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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,293.97, 237,064.03 and 91,593.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,293.97, 237,064.03 and 91,593.53 is: 137,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,293.97 : 237,064.03 = 91,593.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,293.97/237,064.03 = 91,593.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,293.97x = 237,064.03 × 91,593.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,293.97x = 21,713,531,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,531,343.73/158,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,172.20

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