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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,277.72, 237,435.36 and 99,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,277.72, 237,435.36 and 99,118.32 is: 148,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,277.72 : 237,435.36 = 99,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,277.72/237,435.36 = 99,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,277.72x = 237,435.36 × 99,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,277.72x = 23,534,193,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,534,193,991.80/158,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,689.24

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