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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,146.38, 248,982.35 and 158,092.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,146.38, 248,982.35 and 158,092.02 is: 235,494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,146.38 : 248,982.35 = 158,092.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,146.38/248,982.35 = 158,092.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,146.38x = 248,982.35 × 158,092.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,146.38x = 39,362,121,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,362,121,865.39/167,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,494.91

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