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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,364.73, 237,216.57 and 94,983.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,364.73, 237,216.57 and 94,983.85 is: 142,277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,364.73 : 237,216.57 = 94,983.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,364.73/237,216.57 = 94,983.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,364.73x = 237,216.57 × 94,983.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,364.73x = 22,531,743,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,743,102.39/158,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,277.53

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