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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.90, 237,129.48 and 82,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.90, 237,129.48 and 82,098.06 is: 123,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.90 : 237,129.48 = 82,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.90/237,129.48 = 82,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.90x = 237,129.48 × 82,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.90x = 19,467,870,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467,870,276.81/158,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,177.81

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