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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,217.31, 237,160.72 and 95,037.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,217.31, 237,160.72 and 95,037.31 is: 142,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,217.31 : 237,160.72 = 95,037.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,217.31/237,160.72 = 95,037.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,217.31x = 237,160.72 × 95,037.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,217.31x = 22,539,115,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,115,443.07/158,217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,456.70

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