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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,238.41, 237,193.59 and 98,937.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,238.41, 237,193.59 and 98,937.91 is: 148,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,238.41 : 237,193.59 = 98,937.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,238.41/237,193.59 = 98,937.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,238.41x = 237,193.59 × 98,937.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,238.41x = 23,467,437,115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,437,115.03/158,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,304.30

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