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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,251.02, 237,212.51 and 98,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,251.02, 237,212.51 and 98,950.52 is: 148,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,251.02 : 237,212.51 = 98,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,251.02/237,212.51 = 98,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,251.02x = 237,212.51 × 98,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,251.02x = 23,472,299,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,299,534.19/158,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,323.21

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