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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,546.73, 237,503.22 and 95,332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,546.73, 237,503.22 and 95,332.23 is: 142,807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,546.73 : 237,503.22 = 95,332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,546.73/237,503.22 = 95,332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,546.73x = 237,503.22 × 95,332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,546.73x = 22,641,711,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,711,594.78/158,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,807.81

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