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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,247.27, 237,206.88 and 98,946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,247.27, 237,206.88 and 98,946.77 is: 148,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,247.27 : 237,206.88 = 98,946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,247.27/237,206.88 = 98,946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,247.27x = 237,206.88 × 98,946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,247.27x = 23,470,853,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,853,411.74/158,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,317.59

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