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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,234.11, 237,277.36 and 91,693.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,234.11, 237,277.36 and 91,693.33 is: 137,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,234.11 : 237,277.36 = 91,693.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,234.11/237,277.36 = 91,693.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,234.11x = 237,277.36 × 91,693.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,234.11x = 21,756,751,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756,751,272.01/158,234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,497.23

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