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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,413.17, 237,029.23 and 156,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,413.17, 237,029.23 and 156,641.70 is: 234,378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,413.17 : 237,029.23 = 156,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,413.17/237,029.23 = 156,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,413.17x = 237,029.23 × 156,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,413.17x = 37,128,661,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128,661,536.89/158,413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,378.63

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