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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,628.65, 237,475.49 and 138,945.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,628.65, 237,475.49 and 138,945.65 is: 208,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,628.65 : 237,475.49 = 138,945.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,628.65/237,475.49 = 138,945.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,628.65x = 237,475.49 × 138,945.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,628.65x = 32,996,185,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996,185,622.39/158,628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,008.99

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