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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,816.66, 237,082.59 and 136,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,816.66, 237,082.59 and 136,082.52 is: 203,144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,816.66 : 237,082.59 = 136,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,816.66/237,082.59 = 136,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,816.66x = 237,082.59 × 136,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,816.66x = 32,262,796,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,796,295.33/158,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,144.92

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