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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,664.62, 237,945.90 and 83,741.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,664.62, 237,945.90 and 83,741.65 is: 125,585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,664.62 : 237,945.90 = 83,741.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,664.62/237,945.90 = 83,741.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,664.62x = 237,945.90 × 83,741.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,664.62x = 19,925,981,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925,981,995.90/158,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,585.54

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