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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,414.94, 237,056.22 and 137,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,414.94, 237,056.22 and 137,600.24 is: 205,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,414.94 : 237,056.22 = 137,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,414.94/237,056.22 = 137,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,414.94x = 237,056.22 × 137,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,414.94x = 32,618,991,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618,991,580.21/158,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,908.56

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