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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448.42, 237,512.71 and 99,325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448.42, 237,512.71 and 99,325.61 is: 148,888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448.42 : 237,512.71 = 99,325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448.42/237,512.71 = 99,325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448.42x = 237,512.71 × 99,325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448.42x = 23,591,094,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,094,072.06/158,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,888.16

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