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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,606.24, 237,656.88 and 83,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,606.24, 237,656.88 and 83,723.68 is: 125,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,606.24 : 237,656.88 = 83,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,606.24/237,656.88 = 83,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,606.24x = 237,656.88 × 83,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,606.24x = 19,897,508,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897,508,570.92/158,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,452.24

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