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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,004.60, 237,006.90 and 99,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,004.60, 237,006.90 and 99,022.20 is: 148,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,004.60 : 237,006.90 = 99,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,004.60/237,006.90 = 99,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,004.60x = 237,006.90 × 99,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,004.60x = 23,468,944,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,468,944,653.18/158,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,533.30

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