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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,748.52, 238,189.42 and 98,827.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,748.52, 238,189.42 and 98,827.11 is: 148,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,748.52 : 238,189.42 = 98,827.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,748.52/238,189.42 = 98,827.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,748.52x = 238,189.42 × 98,827.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,748.52x = 23,539,572,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,572,318.20/158,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,282.15

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