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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,234.40, 237,351.60 and 96,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,234.40, 237,351.60 and 96,026.40 is: 144,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,234.40 : 237,351.60 = 96,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,234.40/237,351.60 = 96,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,234.40x = 237,351.60 × 96,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,234.40x = 22,792,019,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,019,682.24/158,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,039.60

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