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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,305.60, 237,458.40 and 99,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,305.60, 237,458.40 and 99,323.20 is: 148,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,305.60 : 237,458.40 = 99,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,305.60/237,458.40 = 99,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,305.60x = 237,458.40 × 99,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,305.60x = 23,585,128,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,128,154.88/158,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,984.80

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