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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,674.72, 237,694.56 and 95,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,674.72, 237,694.56 and 95,459.80 is: 142,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,674.72 : 237,694.56 = 95,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,674.72/237,694.56 = 95,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,674.72x = 237,694.56 × 95,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,674.72x = 22,690,275,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690,275,158.69/158,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,998.68

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