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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,078.26, 236,951.32 and 98,106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,078.26, 236,951.32 and 98,106.62 is: 147,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,078.26 : 236,951.32 = 98,106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,078.26/236,951.32 = 98,106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,078.26x = 236,951.32 × 98,106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,078.26x = 23,246,492,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,492,619.21/158,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,056.86

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