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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,629.65, 237,476.98 and 138,946.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,629.65, 237,476.98 and 138,946.65 is: 208,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,629.65 : 237,476.98 = 138,946.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,629.65/237,476.98 = 138,946.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,629.65x = 237,476.98 × 138,946.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,629.65x = 32,996,630,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996,630,823.12/158,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,010.49

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