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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,433.28, 237,183.36 and 151,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,433.28, 237,183.36 and 151,590.40 is: 226,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,433.28 : 237,183.36 = 151,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,433.28/237,183.36 = 151,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,433.28x = 237,183.36 × 151,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,433.28x = 35,954,720,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954,720,415.74/158,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,939.19

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