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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,457.74, 237,526.63 and 99,334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,457.74, 237,526.63 and 99,334.89 is: 148,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,457.74 : 237,526.63 = 99,334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,457.74/237,526.63 = 99,334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,457.74x = 237,526.63 × 99,334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,457.74x = 23,594,681,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,681,414.78/158,457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,902.05

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