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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448.57, 237,512.83 and 99,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448.57, 237,512.83 and 99,325.68 is: 148,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448.57 : 237,512.83 = 99,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448.57/237,512.83 = 99,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448.57x = 237,512.83 × 99,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448.57x = 23,591,123,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,123,348.47/158,448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,888.21

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