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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,261.28, 237,227.88 and 98,960.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,261.28, 237,227.88 and 98,960.82 is: 148,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,261.28 : 237,227.88 = 98,960.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,261.28/237,227.88 = 98,960.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,261.28x = 237,227.88 × 98,960.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,261.28x = 23,476,265,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476,265,531.66/158,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,338.66

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