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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,417.80, 237,670.74 and 128,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,417.80, 237,670.74 and 128,762.20 is: 193,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,417.80 : 237,670.74 = 128,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,417.80/237,670.74 = 128,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,417.80x = 237,670.74 × 128,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,417.80x = 30,603,007,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,603,007,358.03/158,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,179.10

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