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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,297.28, 237,069 and 91,596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,297.28, 237,069 and 91,596.84 is: 137,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,297.28 : 237,069 = 91,596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,297.28/237,069 = 91,596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,297.28x = 237,069 × 91,596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,297.28x = 21,714,771,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714,771,261.96/158,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,177.16

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