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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,399.82, 237,599.64 and 147,902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,399.82, 237,599.64 and 147,902.22 is: 221,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,399.82 : 237,599.64 = 147,902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,399.82/237,599.64 = 147,902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,399.82x = 237,599.64 × 147,902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,399.82x = 35,141,514,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141,514,227.20/158,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,853.25

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