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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,247.02, 237,206.50 and 98,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,247.02, 237,206.50 and 98,946.52 is: 148,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,247.02 : 237,206.50 = 98,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,247.02/237,206.50 = 98,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,247.02x = 237,206.50 × 98,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,247.02x = 23,470,757,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,757,696.38/158,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,317.22

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