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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,723.54, 237,995.09 and 122,687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,723.54, 237,995.09 and 122,687.25 is: 183,961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,723.54 : 237,995.09 = 122,687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,723.54/237,995.09 = 122,687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,723.54x = 237,995.09 × 122,687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,723.54x = 29,198,963,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,963,105.60/158,723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,961.14

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