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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,462.40, 237,693.60 and 127,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,462.40, 237,693.60 and 127,358.40 is: 191,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,462.40 : 237,693.60 = 127,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,462.40/237,693.60 = 127,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,462.40x = 237,693.60 × 127,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,462.40x = 30,272,276,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272,276,586.24/158,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,037.60

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