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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,465.02, 237,161.71 and 154,200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,465.02, 237,161.71 and 154,200.37 is: 230,779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,465.02 : 237,161.71 = 154,200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,465.02/237,161.71 = 154,200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,465.02x = 237,161.71 × 154,200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,465.02x = 36,570,423,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570,423,431.83/158,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,779.16

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