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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,724.30, 238,086.45 and 152,600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,724.30, 238,086.45 and 152,600.70 is: 228,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,724.30 : 238,086.45 = 152,600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,724.30/238,086.45 = 152,600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,724.30x = 238,086.45 × 152,600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,724.30x = 36,332,158,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332,158,930.52/158,724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,901.05

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