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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,444.52, 237,506.84 and 99,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,444.52, 237,506.84 and 99,321.70 is: 148,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,444.52 : 237,506.84 = 99,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,444.52/237,506.84 = 99,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,444.52x = 237,506.84 × 99,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,444.52x = 23,589,583,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589,583,110.43/158,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,882.29

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