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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,488.95, 237,944.59 and 91,976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,488.95, 237,944.59 and 91,976.82 is: 138,087.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,488.95 : 237,944.59 = 91,976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,488.95/237,944.59 = 91,976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,488.95x = 237,944.59 × 91,976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,488.95x = 21,885,385,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885,385,602.17/158,488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,087.77

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