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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,223.96, 237,169.08 and 108,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,223.96, 237,169.08 and 108,290.70 is: 162,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,223.96 : 237,169.08 = 108,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,223.96/237,169.08 = 108,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,223.96x = 237,169.08 × 108,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,223.96x = 25,683,205,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683,205,691.56/158,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,321.85

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