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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,451.11, 237,516.73 and 99,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,451.11, 237,516.73 and 99,328.30 is: 148,892.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,451.11 : 237,516.73 = 99,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,451.11/237,516.73 = 99,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,451.11x = 237,516.73 × 99,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,451.11x = 23,592,132,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,132,418.67/158,451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,892.19

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