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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,450.55, 237,515.89 and 99,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,450.55, 237,515.89 and 99,327.73 is: 148,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,450.55 : 237,515.89 = 99,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,450.55/237,515.89 = 99,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,450.55x = 237,515.89 × 99,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,450.55x = 23,591,914,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,914,192.63/158,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,891.34

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