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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,219.13, 237,492.77 and 105,993.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,219.13, 237,492.77 and 105,993.57 is: 159,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,219.13 : 237,492.77 = 105,993.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,219.13/237,492.77 = 105,993.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,219.13x = 237,492.77 × 105,993.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,219.13x = 25,172,706,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,706,541.49/158,219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,100.27

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