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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,825.64, 238,238.28 and 123,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,825.64, 238,238.28 and 123,791.52 is: 185,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,825.64 : 238,238.28 = 123,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,825.64/238,238.28 = 123,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,825.64x = 238,238.28 × 123,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,825.64x = 29,491,878,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491,878,803.39/158,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,687.14

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