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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,352.97, 237,281.50 and 95,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,352.97, 237,281.50 and 95,017.45 is: 142,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,352.97 : 237,281.50 = 95,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,352.97/237,281.50 = 95,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,352.97x = 237,281.50 × 95,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,352.97x = 22,545,883,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,883,062.18/158,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,377.39

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