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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,059.68, 236,826.28 and 111,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,059.68, 236,826.28 and 111,214.16 is: 166,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,059.68 : 236,826.28 = 111,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,059.68/236,826.28 = 111,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,059.68x = 236,826.28 × 111,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,059.68x = 26,338,435,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338,435,796.12/158,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,636.02

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