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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,885.76, 238,503.04 and 134,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,885.76, 238,503.04 and 134,230.40 is: 201,492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,885.76 : 238,503.04 = 134,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,885.76/238,503.04 = 134,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,885.76x = 238,503.04 × 134,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,885.76x = 32,014,358,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,358,460.42/158,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,492.94

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