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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,861.51, 238,346.93 and 99,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,861.51, 238,346.93 and 99,627.83 is: 149,476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,861.51 : 238,346.93 = 99,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,861.51/238,346.93 = 99,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,861.51x = 238,346.93 × 99,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,861.51x = 23,745,987,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,987,423.06/158,861.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,476.03

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