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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,836.38, 236,853.42 and 136,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,836.38, 236,853.42 and 136,791.42 is: 203,980.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,836.38 : 236,853.42 = 136,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,836.38/236,853.42 = 136,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,836.38x = 236,853.42 × 136,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,836.38x = 32,399,514,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,514,252.49/158,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,980.44

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