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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,277.11, 237,434.42 and 99,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,277.11, 237,434.42 and 99,117.68 is: 148,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,277.11 : 237,434.42 = 99,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,277.11/237,434.42 = 99,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,277.11x = 237,434.42 × 99,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,277.11x = 23,533,947,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533,947,923.17/158,277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,688.26

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