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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,218.13, 237,491.27 and 105,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,218.13, 237,491.27 and 105,992.57 is: 159,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,218.13 : 237,491.27 = 105,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,218.13/237,491.27 = 105,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,218.13x = 237,491.27 × 105,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,218.13x = 25,172,310,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,310,059.86/158,218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,098.77

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