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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,723.80, 238,085.70 and 137,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,723.80, 238,085.70 and 137,987.80 is: 206,981.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,723.80 : 238,085.70 = 137,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,723.80/238,085.70 = 137,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,723.80x = 238,085.70 × 137,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,723.80x = 32,852,921,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852,921,954.46/158,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,981.70

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