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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,264.53, 237,232.76 and 98,964.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,264.53, 237,232.76 and 98,964.07 is: 148,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,264.53 : 237,232.76 = 98,964.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,264.53/237,232.76 = 98,964.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,264.53x = 237,232.76 × 98,964.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,264.53x = 23,477,518,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,518,972.11/158,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,343.53

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