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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,740.80, 238,111.20 and 123,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,740.80, 238,111.20 and 123,706.80 is: 185,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,740.80 : 238,111.20 = 123,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,740.80/238,111.20 = 123,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,740.80x = 238,111.20 × 123,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,740.80x = 29,455,974,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455,974,596.16/158,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,560.20

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