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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,628.57, 237,625.59 and 95,413.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,628.57, 237,625.59 and 95,413.77 is: 142,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,628.57 : 237,625.59 = 95,413.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,628.57/237,625.59 = 95,413.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,628.57x = 237,625.59 × 95,413.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,628.57x = 22,672,753,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672,753,390.37/158,628.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,929.82

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