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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,933.72, 238,178.91 and 119,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,933.72, 238,178.91 and 119,444.60 is: 179,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,933.72 : 238,178.91 = 119,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,933.72/238,178.91 = 119,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,933.72x = 238,178.91 × 119,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,933.72x = 28,449,184,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449,184,633.39/158,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,000.31

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