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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,473.77, 218,676.02 and 98,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,473.77, 218,676.02 and 98,083.41 is: 135,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,473.77 : 218,676.02 = 98,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,473.77/218,676.02 = 98,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,473.77x = 218,676.02 × 98,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,473.77x = 21,448,489,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448,489,236.41/158,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,344.10

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