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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,233.11, 237,275.87 and 91,692.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,233.11, 237,275.87 and 91,692.33 is: 137,495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,233.11 : 237,275.87 = 91,692.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,233.11/237,275.87 = 91,692.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,233.11x = 237,275.87 × 91,692.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,233.11x = 21,756,376,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756,376,914.62/158,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,495.73

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