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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,715.56, 237,983.06 and 122,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,715.56, 237,983.06 and 122,679.24 is: 183,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,715.56 : 237,983.06 = 122,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,715.56/237,983.06 = 122,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,715.56x = 237,983.06 × 122,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,715.56x = 29,195,580,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,580,933.67/158,715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.08

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