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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,750.52, 238,192.42 and 98,829.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,750.52, 238,192.42 and 98,829.11 is: 148,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,750.52 : 238,192.42 = 98,829.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,750.52/238,192.42 = 98,829.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,750.52x = 238,192.42 × 98,829.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,750.52x = 23,540,344,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,344,877.35/158,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,285.15

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