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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,519.16, 237,429.90 and 149,784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,519.16, 237,429.90 and 149,784.66 is: 224,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,519.16 : 237,429.90 = 149,784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,519.16/237,429.90 = 149,784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,519.16x = 237,429.90 × 149,784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,519.16x = 35,563,356,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,563,356,845.33/158,519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,347.37

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