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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,851.80, 238,277.70 and 151,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,851.80, 238,277.70 and 151,853.40 is: 227,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,851.80 : 238,277.70 = 151,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,851.80/238,277.70 = 151,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,851.80x = 238,277.70 × 151,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,851.80x = 36,183,278,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,278,889.18/158,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,780.10

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