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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,731.80, 238,097.70 and 152,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,731.80, 238,097.70 and 152,608.20 is: 228,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,731.80 : 238,097.70 = 152,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,731.80/238,097.70 = 152,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,731.80x = 238,097.70 × 152,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,731.80x = 36,335,661,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335,661,421.14/158,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,912.30

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