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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,372.73, 237,228.57 and 94,991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,372.73, 237,228.57 and 94,991.85 is: 142,289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,372.73 : 237,228.57 = 94,991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,372.73/237,228.57 = 94,991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,372.73x = 237,228.57 × 94,991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,372.73x = 22,534,780,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,780,737.15/158,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,289.53

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