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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,226.46, 237,172.83 and 108,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,226.46, 237,172.83 and 108,293.20 is: 162,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,226.46 : 237,172.83 = 108,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,226.46/237,172.83 = 108,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,226.46x = 237,172.83 × 108,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,226.46x = 25,684,204,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684,204,713.76/158,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,325.60

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