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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,294.72, 237,065.15 and 91,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,294.72, 237,065.15 and 91,594.28 is: 137,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,294.72 : 237,065.15 = 91,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,294.72/237,065.15 = 91,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,294.72x = 237,065.15 × 91,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,294.72x = 21,713,811,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,811,727.34/158,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,173.32

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