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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,578.38, 237,371.85 and 102,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,578.38, 237,371.85 and 102,343.32 is: 153,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,578.38 : 237,371.85 = 102,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,578.38/237,371.85 = 102,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,578.38x = 237,371.85 × 102,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,578.38x = 24,293,423,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,293,423,203.54/158,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,195.05

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