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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,294.47, 237,064.78 and 91,594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,294.47, 237,064.78 and 91,594.03 is: 137,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,294.47 : 237,064.78 = 91,594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,294.47/237,064.78 = 91,594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,294.47x = 237,064.78 × 91,594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,294.47x = 21,713,718,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,718,571.26/158,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,172.94

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