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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,193, 237,347.82 and 83,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,193, 237,347.82 and 83,310.12 is: 124,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,193 : 237,347.82 = 83,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,193/237,347.82 = 83,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,193x = 237,347.82 × 83,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,193x = 19,773,475,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773,475,365.94/158,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,995.89

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