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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,577.46, 238,069.18 and 136,231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,577.46, 238,069.18 and 136,231.11 is: 204,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,577.46 : 238,069.18 = 136,231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,577.46/238,069.18 = 136,231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,577.46x = 238,069.18 × 136,231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,577.46x = 32,432,428,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432,428,648.19/158,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,521.05

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