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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,983.40, 238,475.10 and 151,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,983.40, 238,475.10 and 151,207.40 is: 226,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,983.40 : 238,475.10 = 151,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,983.40/238,475.10 = 151,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,983.40x = 238,475.10 × 151,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,983.40x = 36,059,199,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,059,199,835.74/158,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,811.10

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