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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,551.15, 237,826.74 and 137,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,551.15, 237,826.74 and 137,140.24 is: 205,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,551.15 : 237,826.74 = 137,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,551.15/237,826.74 = 137,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,551.15x = 237,826.74 × 137,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,551.15x = 32,615,616,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615,616,202.02/158,551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,710.37

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