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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,252.52, 237,214.74 and 98,952.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,252.52, 237,214.74 and 98,952.03 is: 148,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,252.52 : 237,214.74 = 98,952.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,252.52/237,214.74 = 98,952.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,252.52x = 237,214.74 × 98,952.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,252.52x = 23,472,880,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,880,068.92/158,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,325.47

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