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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,172.48, 237,313.44 and 98,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,172.48, 237,313.44 and 98,937.63 is: 148,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,172.48 : 237,313.44 = 98,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,172.48/237,313.44 = 98,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,172.48x = 237,313.44 × 98,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,172.48x = 23,479,229,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,229,320.75/158,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,440.67

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