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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,451.57, 237,517.34 and 99,328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,451.57, 237,517.34 and 99,328.68 is: 148,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,451.57 : 237,517.34 = 99,328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,451.57/237,517.34 = 99,328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,451.57x = 237,517.34 × 99,328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,451.57x = 23,592,283,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,283,362.67/158,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,892.71

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