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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,491.98, 237,662.72 and 91,952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,491.98, 237,662.72 and 91,952.50 is: 137,885.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,491.98 : 237,662.72 = 91,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,491.98/237,662.72 = 91,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,491.98x = 237,662.72 × 91,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,491.98x = 21,853,681,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,681,260.80/158,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,885.09

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