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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,447.59, 237,511.44 and 99,324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,447.59, 237,511.44 and 99,324.77 is: 148,886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,447.59 : 237,511.44 = 99,324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,447.59/237,511.44 = 99,324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,447.59x = 237,511.44 × 99,324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,447.59x = 23,590,767,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,767,962.81/158,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,886.89

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