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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,451.69, 237,517.59 and 99,328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,451.69, 237,517.59 and 99,328.89 is: 148,893.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,451.69 : 237,517.59 = 99,328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,451.69/237,517.59 = 99,328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,451.69x = 237,517.59 × 99,328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,451.69x = 23,592,358,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,358,570.18/158,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,893.07

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