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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,991.30, 238,049.55 and 151,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,991.30, 238,049.55 and 151,118.10 is: 226,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,991.30 : 238,049.55 = 151,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,991.30/238,049.55 = 151,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,991.30x = 238,049.55 × 151,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,991.30x = 35,973,595,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973,595,701.86/158,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,261.41

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