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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,835.18, 238,351.44 and 98,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,835.18, 238,351.44 and 98,981.10 is: 148,533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,835.18 : 238,351.44 = 98,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,835.18/238,351.44 = 98,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,835.18x = 238,351.44 × 98,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,835.18x = 23,592,287,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,287,717.78/158,835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,533.14

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