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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,859.44, 238,343.84 and 99,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,859.44, 238,343.84 and 99,625.76 is: 149,472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,859.44 : 238,343.84 = 99,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,859.44/238,343.84 = 99,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,859.44x = 238,343.84 × 99,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,859.44x = 23,745,184,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,184,511.47/158,859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,472.93

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