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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,115.60, 236,708.28 and 98,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,115.60, 236,708.28 and 98,771.40 is: 147,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,115.60 : 236,708.28 = 98,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,115.60/236,708.28 = 98,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,115.60x = 236,708.28 × 98,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,115.60x = 23,380,008,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380,008,207.19/158,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,866.55

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