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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,230.02, 237,180.99 and 98,929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,230.02, 237,180.99 and 98,929.53 is: 148,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,230.02 : 237,180.99 = 98,929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,230.02/237,180.99 = 98,929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,230.02x = 237,180.99 × 98,929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,230.02x = 23,464,203,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,203,865.63/158,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,291.73

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