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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,464.02, 237,160.22 and 154,199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,464.02, 237,160.22 and 154,199.37 is: 230,777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,464.02 : 237,160.22 = 154,199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,464.02/237,160.22 = 154,199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,464.02x = 237,160.22 × 154,199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,464.02x = 36,569,955,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,569,955,742.06/158,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,777.66

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