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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,979.60, 238,469.40 and 154,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,979.60, 238,469.40 and 154,371.60 is: 231,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,979.60 : 238,469.40 = 154,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,979.60/238,469.40 = 154,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,979.60x = 238,469.40 × 154,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,979.60x = 36,812,902,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,812,902,829.04/158,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,557.40

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