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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,150.46, 236,963.25 and 111,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,150.46, 236,963.25 and 111,304.92 is: 166,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,150.46 : 236,963.25 = 111,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,150.46/236,963.25 = 111,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,150.46x = 236,963.25 × 111,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,150.46x = 26,375,175,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,175,584.19/158,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,772.68

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