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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,856.44, 238,339.33 and 99,622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,856.44, 238,339.33 and 99,622.76 is: 149,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,856.44 : 238,339.33 = 99,622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,856.44/238,339.33 = 99,622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,856.44x = 238,339.33 × 99,622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,856.44x = 23,744,020,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744,020,430.40/158,856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,468.42

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