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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448.69, 237,513.11 and 99,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448.69, 237,513.11 and 99,325.89 is: 148,888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448.69 : 237,513.11 = 99,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448.69/237,513.11 = 99,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448.69x = 237,513.11 × 99,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448.69x = 23,591,200,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,200,540.79/158,448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,888.58

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