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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,474.88, 237,712.32 and 96,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,474.88, 237,712.32 and 96,014.16 is: 144,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,474.88 : 237,712.32 = 96,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,474.88/237,712.32 = 96,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,474.88x = 237,712.32 × 96,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,474.88x = 22,823,748,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,748,726.45/158,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,021.24

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