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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,581.76, 237,376.91 and 102,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,581.76, 237,376.91 and 102,346.70 is: 153,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,581.76 : 237,376.91 = 102,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,581.76/237,376.91 = 102,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,581.76x = 237,376.91 × 102,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,581.76x = 24,294,741,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,294,741,696.08/158,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,200.11

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