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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,468.76, 237,757.80 and 99,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,468.76, 237,757.80 and 99,233.88 is: 148,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,468.76 : 237,757.80 = 99,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,468.76/237,757.80 = 99,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,468.76x = 237,757.80 × 99,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,468.76x = 23,593,628,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,628,994.26/158,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,885.05

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