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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,658.13, 237,669.90 and 95,443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,658.13, 237,669.90 and 95,443.30 is: 142,974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,658.13 : 237,669.90 = 95,443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,658.13/237,669.90 = 95,443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,658.13x = 237,669.90 × 95,443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,658.13x = 22,683,999,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,999,566.67/158,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,974.08

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