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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,982.40, 238,473.60 and 151,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,982.40, 238,473.60 and 151,206.40 is: 226,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,982.40 : 238,473.60 = 151,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,982.40/238,473.60 = 151,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,982.40x = 238,473.60 × 151,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,982.40x = 36,058,734,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,734,551.04/158,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,809.60

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