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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,314.20, 237,397.48 and 91,773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,314.20, 237,397.48 and 91,773.35 is: 137,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,314.20 : 237,397.48 = 91,773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,314.20/237,397.48 = 91,773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,314.20x = 237,397.48 × 91,773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,314.20x = 21,786,763,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,763,346.56/158,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,617.24

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