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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,259.82, 237,221.37 and 108,325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,259.82, 237,221.37 and 108,325.90 is: 162,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,259.82 : 237,221.37 = 108,325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,259.82/237,221.37 = 108,325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,259.82x = 237,221.37 × 108,325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,259.82x = 25,697,218,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697,218,404.48/158,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,373.61

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