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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,624.82, 237,619.98 and 95,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,624.82, 237,619.98 and 95,410.04 is: 142,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,624.82 : 237,619.98 = 95,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,624.82/237,619.98 = 95,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,624.82x = 237,619.98 × 95,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,624.82x = 22,671,330,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,330,608.50/158,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,924.23

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