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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,623.31, 237,617.73 and 95,408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,623.31, 237,617.73 and 95,408.53 is: 142,921.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,623.31 : 237,617.73 = 95,408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,623.31/237,617.73 = 95,408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,623.31x = 237,617.73 × 95,408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,623.31x = 22,670,757,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,757,727.19/158,623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,921.98

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