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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,857.94, 238,341.59 and 99,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,857.94, 238,341.59 and 99,624.26 is: 149,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,857.94 : 238,341.59 = 99,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,857.94/238,341.59 = 99,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,857.94x = 238,341.59 × 99,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,857.94x = 23,744,602,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744,602,841.14/158,857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,470.68

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