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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,231.02, 237,182.49 and 98,930.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,231.02, 237,182.49 and 98,930.53 is: 148,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,231.02 : 237,182.49 = 98,930.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,231.02/237,182.49 = 98,930.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,231.02x = 237,182.49 × 98,930.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,231.02x = 23,464,589,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,589,442.42/158,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,293.23

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