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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,222.53, 237,497.82 and 105,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,222.53, 237,497.82 and 105,996.97 is: 159,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,222.53 : 237,497.82 = 105,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,222.53/237,497.82 = 105,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,222.53x = 237,497.82 × 105,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,222.53x = 25,174,049,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174,049,301.61/158,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,105.34

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