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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,474.38, 237,711.57 and 96,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,474.38, 237,711.57 and 96,013.66 is: 144,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,474.38 : 237,711.57 = 96,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,474.38/237,711.57 = 96,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,474.38x = 237,711.57 × 96,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,474.38x = 22,823,557,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,557,025.73/158,474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,020.49

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