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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,546.22, 237,502.47 and 95,331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,546.22, 237,502.47 and 95,331.74 is: 142,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,546.22 : 237,502.47 = 95,331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,546.22/237,502.47 = 95,331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,546.22x = 237,502.47 × 95,331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,546.22x = 22,641,522,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,522,531.89/158,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,807.08

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