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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,751.52, 238,193.92 and 98,830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,751.52, 238,193.92 and 98,830.11 is: 148,286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,751.52 : 238,193.92 = 98,830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,751.52/238,193.92 = 98,830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,751.52x = 238,193.92 × 98,830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,751.52x = 23,540,731,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,731,314.93/158,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,286.65

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