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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,445.57, 237,508.34 and 99,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,445.57, 237,508.34 and 99,322.68 is: 148,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,445.57 : 237,508.34 = 99,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,445.57/237,508.34 = 99,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,445.57x = 237,508.34 × 99,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,445.57x = 23,589,964,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589,964,354.54/158,445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,883.71

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