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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,725.20, 238,087.80 and 148,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,725.20, 238,087.80 and 148,227.60 is: 222,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,725.20 : 238,087.80 = 148,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,725.20/238,087.80 = 148,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,725.20x = 238,087.80 × 148,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,725.20x = 35,291,183,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291,183,183.28/158,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,341.40

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