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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,860.19, 238,344.96 and 99,626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,860.19, 238,344.96 and 99,626.51 is: 149,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,860.19 : 238,344.96 = 99,626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,860.19/238,344.96 = 99,626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,860.19x = 238,344.96 × 99,626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,860.19x = 23,745,475,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,475,349.16/158,860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,474.05

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