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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,847.48, 237,844.35 and 83,811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,847.48, 237,844.35 and 83,811.51 is: 125,492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,847.48 : 237,844.35 = 83,811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,847.48/237,844.35 = 83,811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,847.48x = 237,844.35 × 83,811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,847.48x = 19,934,094,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934,094,118.47/158,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,492.04

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