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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,475.13, 237,712.69 and 96,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,475.13, 237,712.69 and 96,014.41 is: 144,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,475.13 : 237,712.69 = 96,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,475.13/237,712.69 = 96,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,475.13x = 237,712.69 × 96,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,475.13x = 22,823,843,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,843,679.86/158,475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,021.61

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