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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,813.14, 238,009.42 and 116,495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,813.14, 238,009.42 and 116,495.09 is: 174,588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,813.14 : 238,009.42 = 116,495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,813.14/238,009.42 = 116,495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,813.14x = 238,009.42 × 116,495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,813.14x = 27,726,928,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726,928,803.75/158,813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,588.38

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