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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,446.32, 237,509.46 and 99,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,446.32, 237,509.46 and 99,323.43 is: 148,884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,446.32 : 237,509.46 = 99,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,446.32/237,509.46 = 99,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,446.32x = 237,509.46 × 99,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,446.32x = 23,590,254,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,254,224.65/158,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,884.84

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