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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,246.52, 237,205.76 and 98,946.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,246.52, 237,205.76 and 98,946.02 is: 148,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,246.52 : 237,205.76 = 98,946.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,246.52/237,205.76 = 98,946.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,246.52x = 237,205.76 × 98,946.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,246.52x = 23,470,564,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,564,192.32/158,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,316.46

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