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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,293.72, 237,063.65 and 91,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,293.72, 237,063.65 and 91,593.28 is: 137,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,293.72 : 237,063.65 = 91,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,293.72/237,063.65 = 91,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,293.72x = 237,063.65 × 91,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,293.72x = 21,713,436,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,436,908.60/158,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,171.82

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