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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,453.19, 237,519.84 and 99,330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,453.19, 237,519.84 and 99,330.39 is: 148,895.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,453.19 : 237,519.84 = 99,330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,453.19/237,519.84 = 99,330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,453.19x = 237,519.84 × 99,330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,453.19x = 23,592,938,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,938,339.94/158,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,895.32

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