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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,145.18, 236,954.52 and 111,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,145.18, 236,954.52 and 111,299.64 is: 166,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,145.18 : 236,954.52 = 111,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,145.18/236,954.52 = 111,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,145.18x = 236,954.52 × 111,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,145.18x = 26,372,952,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372,952,772.37/158,145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,764.19

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