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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,351.97, 237,280.01 and 95,016.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,351.97, 237,280.01 and 95,016.45 is: 142,375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,351.97 : 237,280.01 = 95,016.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,351.97/237,280.01 = 95,016.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,351.97x = 237,280.01 × 95,016.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,351.97x = 22,545,503,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,503,731.08/158,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,375.90

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