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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,473.17, 237,920.94 and 91,961.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,473.17, 237,920.94 and 91,961.01 is: 138,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,473.17 : 237,920.94 = 91,961.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,473.17/237,920.94 = 91,961.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,473.17x = 237,920.94 × 91,961.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,473.17x = 21,879,449,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879,449,942.55/158,473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,064.06

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