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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,628.15, 237,474.74 and 138,945.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,628.15, 237,474.74 and 138,945.15 is: 208,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,628.15 : 237,474.74 = 138,945.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,628.15/237,474.74 = 138,945.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,628.15x = 237,474.74 × 138,945.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,628.15x = 32,995,962,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995,962,675.79/158,628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,008.24

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