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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,265.28, 237,233.88 and 98,964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,265.28, 237,233.88 and 98,964.82 is: 148,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,265.28 : 237,233.88 = 98,964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,265.28/237,233.88 = 98,964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,265.28x = 237,233.88 × 98,964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,265.28x = 23,477,808,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,808,232.10/158,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,344.65

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