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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,667.59, 237,684.06 and 95,452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,667.59, 237,684.06 and 95,452.89 is: 142,988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,667.59 : 237,684.06 = 95,452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,667.59/237,684.06 = 95,452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,667.59x = 237,684.06 × 95,452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,667.59x = 22,687,630,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687,630,433.93/158,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,988.44

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