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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,858.55, 238,041.72 and 125,495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,858.55, 238,041.72 and 125,495.82 is: 188,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,858.55 : 238,041.72 = 125,495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,858.55/238,041.72 = 125,495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,858.55x = 238,041.72 × 125,495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,858.55x = 29,873,240,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,873,240,845.61/158,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,049.31

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