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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,818.16, 237,084.83 and 136,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,818.16, 237,084.83 and 136,084.02 is: 203,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,818.16 : 237,084.83 = 136,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,818.16/237,084.83 = 136,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,818.16x = 237,084.83 × 136,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,818.16x = 32,263,456,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,456,067.00/158,818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,147.15

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