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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,368.74, 237,222.56 and 94,987.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,368.74, 237,222.56 and 94,987.86 is: 142,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,368.74 : 237,222.56 = 94,987.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,368.74/237,222.56 = 94,987.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,368.74x = 237,222.56 × 94,987.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,368.74x = 22,533,263,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,263,318.12/158,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,283.53

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