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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,722.54, 237,993.59 and 122,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,722.54, 237,993.59 and 122,686.25 is: 183,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,722.54 : 237,993.59 = 122,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,722.54/237,993.59 = 122,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,722.54x = 237,993.59 × 122,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,722.54x = 29,198,540,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,540,197.89/158,722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,959.64

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