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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,593.99, 237,917.66 and 78,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,593.99, 237,917.66 and 78,635.91 is: 117,967.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,593.99 : 237,917.66 = 78,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,593.99/237,917.66 = 78,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,593.99x = 237,917.66 × 78,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,593.99x = 18,708,871,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708,871,699.17/158,593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,967.09

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