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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,629.15, 237,476.24 and 138,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,629.15, 237,476.24 and 138,946.15 is: 208,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,629.15 : 237,476.24 = 138,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,629.15/237,476.24 = 138,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,629.15x = 237,476.24 × 138,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,629.15x = 32,996,408,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996,408,569.75/158,629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,009.74

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