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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,414.48, 237,031.14 and 156,642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,414.48, 237,031.14 and 156,642.92 is: 234,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,414.48 : 237,031.14 = 156,642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,414.48/237,031.14 = 156,642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,414.48x = 237,031.14 × 156,642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,414.48x = 37,129,249,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129,249,900.53/158,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,380.40

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