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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,717.56, 237,986.06 and 122,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,717.56, 237,986.06 and 122,681.24 is: 183,952.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,717.56 : 237,986.06 = 122,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,717.56/237,986.06 = 122,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,717.56x = 237,986.06 × 122,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,717.56x = 29,196,424,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196,424,943.51/158,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,952.08

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