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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,749.52, 238,190.92 and 98,828.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,749.52, 238,190.92 and 98,828.11 is: 148,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,749.52 : 238,190.92 = 98,828.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,749.52/238,190.92 = 98,828.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,749.52x = 238,190.92 × 98,828.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,749.52x = 23,539,958,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,958,442.76/158,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,283.65

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