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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,889.40, 245,891.70 and 158,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,889.40, 245,891.70 and 158,129.40 is: 237,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,889.40 : 245,891.70 = 158,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,889.40/245,891.70 = 158,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,889.40x = 245,891.70 × 158,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,889.40x = 38,882,706,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,882,706,985.98/163,889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,249.68

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