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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,101.92, 236,796.60 and 110,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,101.92, 236,796.60 and 110,927.16 is: 166,140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,101.92 : 236,796.60 = 110,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,101.92/236,796.60 = 110,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,101.92x = 236,796.60 × 110,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,101.92x = 26,267,174,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,267,174,335.66/158,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,140.77

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