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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,475.38, 237,713.07 and 96,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,475.38, 237,713.07 and 96,014.66 is: 144,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,475.38 : 237,713.07 = 96,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,475.38/237,713.07 = 96,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,475.38x = 237,713.07 × 96,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,475.38x = 22,823,939,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,939,593.61/158,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,021.99

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