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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,453.69, 237,520.59 and 99,330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,453.69, 237,520.59 and 99,330.89 is: 148,896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,453.69 : 237,520.59 = 99,330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,453.69/237,520.59 = 99,330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,453.69x = 237,520.59 × 99,330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,453.69x = 23,593,131,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,131,598.03/158,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,896.07

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