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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,493.30, 237,302.55 and 123,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,493.30, 237,302.55 and 123,501.30 is: 184,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,493.30 : 237,302.55 = 123,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,493.30/237,302.55 = 123,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,493.30x = 237,302.55 × 123,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,493.30x = 29,307,173,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,307,173,418.32/158,493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,911.12

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