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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,005.60, 237,008.40 and 99,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,005.60, 237,008.40 and 99,023.20 is: 148,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,005.60 : 237,008.40 = 99,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,005.60/237,008.40 = 99,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,005.60x = 237,008.40 × 99,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,005.60x = 23,469,330,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,330,194.88/158,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,534.80

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