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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,224.98, 237,116.04 and 91,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,224.98, 237,116.04 and 91,647.24 is: 137,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,224.98 : 237,116.04 = 91,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,224.98/237,116.04 = 91,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,224.98x = 237,116.04 × 91,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,224.98x = 21,731,030,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731,030,625.73/158,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,342.60

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