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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,316.96, 237,458.84 and 83,406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,316.96, 237,458.84 and 83,406.95 is: 125,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,316.96 : 237,458.84 = 83,406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,316.96/237,458.84 = 83,406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,316.96x = 237,458.84 × 83,406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,316.96x = 19,805,717,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,717,594.94/158,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,101.68

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