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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,250.52, 237,211.75 and 98,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,250.52, 237,211.75 and 98,950.02 is: 148,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,250.52 : 237,211.75 = 98,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,250.52/237,211.75 = 98,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,250.52x = 237,211.75 × 98,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,250.52x = 23,472,107,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,107,406.74/158,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,322.47

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