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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,218.40, 237,327.60 and 96,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,218.40, 237,327.60 and 96,010.40 is: 144,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,218.40 : 237,327.60 = 96,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,218.40/237,327.60 = 96,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,218.40x = 237,327.60 × 96,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,218.40x = 22,785,917,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,917,807.04/158,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,015.60

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