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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,629.57, 237,627.09 and 95,414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,629.57, 237,627.09 and 95,414.77 is: 142,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,629.57 : 237,627.09 = 95,414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,629.57/237,627.09 = 95,414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,629.57x = 237,627.09 × 95,414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,629.57x = 22,673,134,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,134,138.12/158,629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,931.32

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