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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,639.83, 237,841.38 and 95,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,639.83, 237,841.38 and 95,445.15 is: 143,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,639.83 : 237,841.38 = 95,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,639.83/237,841.38 = 95,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,639.83x = 237,841.38 × 95,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,639.83x = 22,700,805,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700,805,298.40/158,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,096.51

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