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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,435.28, 237,186.36 and 151,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,435.28, 237,186.36 and 151,592.40 is: 226,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,435.28 : 237,186.36 = 151,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,435.28/237,186.36 = 151,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,435.28x = 237,186.36 × 151,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,435.28x = 35,955,649,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,955,649,559.66/158,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,942.19

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