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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,939.01, 238,405.82 and 84,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,939.01, 238,405.82 and 84,043.17 is: 126,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,939.01 : 238,405.82 = 84,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,939.01/238,405.82 = 84,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,939.01x = 238,405.82 × 84,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,939.01x = 20,036,380,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036,380,439.03/158,939.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,063.33

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