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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,146.68, 236,956.77 and 111,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,146.68, 236,956.77 and 111,301.14 is: 166,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,146.68 : 236,956.77 = 111,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,146.68/236,956.77 = 111,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,146.68x = 236,956.77 × 111,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,146.68x = 26,373,558,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,558,631.72/158,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,766.44

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