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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,412.69, 237,052.85 and 137,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,412.69, 237,052.85 and 137,597.99 is: 205,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,412.69 : 237,052.85 = 137,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,412.69/237,052.85 = 137,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,412.69x = 237,052.85 × 137,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,412.69x = 32,617,993,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,617,993,810.52/158,412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,905.18

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