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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,211.08, 237,480.64 and 105,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,211.08, 237,480.64 and 105,985.52 is: 159,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,211.08 : 237,480.64 = 105,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,211.08/237,480.64 = 105,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,211.08x = 237,480.64 × 105,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,211.08x = 25,169,509,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,509,154.69/158,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,088.16

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