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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,210.89, 237,480.36 and 105,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,210.89, 237,480.36 and 105,985.33 is: 159,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,210.89 : 237,480.36 = 105,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,210.89/237,480.36 = 105,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,210.89x = 237,480.36 × 105,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,210.89x = 25,169,435,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,435,017.41/158,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,087.88

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