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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,591.70, 237,466.66 and 124,053.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,591.70, 237,466.66 and 124,053.27 is: 185,750.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,591.70 : 237,466.66 = 124,053.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,591.70/237,466.66 = 124,053.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,591.70x = 237,466.66 × 124,053.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,591.70x = 29,458,516,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458,516,405.59/158,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,750.69

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