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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,626.07, 237,621.86 and 95,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,626.07, 237,621.86 and 95,411.28 is: 142,926.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,626.07 : 237,621.86 = 95,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,626.07/237,621.86 = 95,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,626.07x = 237,621.86 × 95,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,626.07x = 22,671,805,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,805,341.52/158,626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,926.10

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