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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,442.48, 237,503.88 and 99,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,442.48, 237,503.88 and 99,319.77 is: 148,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,442.48 : 237,503.88 = 99,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,442.48/237,503.88 = 99,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,442.48x = 237,503.88 × 99,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,442.48x = 23,588,830,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,830,735.71/158,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,879.46

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