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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,932.22, 238,176.66 and 119,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,932.22, 238,176.66 and 119,443.10 is: 178,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,932.22 : 238,176.66 = 119,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,932.22/238,176.66 = 119,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,932.22x = 238,176.66 × 119,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,932.22x = 28,448,558,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,448,558,618.05/158,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,998.06

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