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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,496, 237,668.72 and 91,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,496, 237,668.72 and 91,956.52 is: 137,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,496 : 237,668.72 = 91,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,496/237,668.72 = 91,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,496x = 237,668.72 × 91,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,496x = 21,855,188,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,855,188,404.05/158,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,891.10

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