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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,724.54, 237,996.60 and 122,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,724.54, 237,996.60 and 122,688.24 is: 183,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,724.54 : 237,996.60 = 122,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,724.54/237,996.60 = 122,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,724.54x = 237,996.60 × 122,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,724.54x = 29,199,383,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199,383,979.98/158,724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.63

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