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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,551.43, 237,577.69 and 122,615.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,551.43, 237,577.69 and 122,615.85 is: 183,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,551.43 : 237,577.69 = 122,615.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,551.43/237,577.69 = 122,615.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,551.43x = 237,577.69 × 122,615.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,551.43x = 29,130,790,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130,790,400.39/158,551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,730.86

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