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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,238.91, 237,194.34 and 98,938.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,238.91, 237,194.34 and 98,938.41 is: 148,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,238.91 : 237,194.34 = 98,938.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,238.91/237,194.34 = 98,938.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,238.91x = 237,194.34 × 98,938.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,238.91x = 23,467,629,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,629,674.63/158,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,305.05

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