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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,264.28, 237,232.38 and 98,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,264.28, 237,232.38 and 98,963.82 is: 148,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,264.28 : 237,232.38 = 98,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,264.28/237,232.38 = 98,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,264.28x = 237,232.38 × 98,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,264.28x = 23,477,422,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,422,552.49/158,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,343.15

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