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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,449.32, 237,513.96 and 99,326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,449.32, 237,513.96 and 99,326.43 is: 148,889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,449.32 : 237,513.96 = 99,326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,449.32/237,513.96 = 99,326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,449.32x = 237,513.96 × 99,326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,449.32x = 23,591,413,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,413,721.96/158,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,889.33

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