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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,257.13, 237,444.01 and 83,374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,257.13, 237,444.01 and 83,374.25 is: 125,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,257.13 : 237,444.01 = 83,374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,257.13/237,444.01 = 83,374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,257.13x = 237,444.01 × 83,374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,257.13x = 19,796,714,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,714,855.09/158,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,092.09

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