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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,264.32, 237,228.12 and 108,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,264.32, 237,228.12 and 108,330.40 is: 162,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,264.32 : 237,228.12 = 108,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,264.32/237,228.12 = 108,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,264.32x = 237,228.12 × 108,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,264.32x = 25,699,017,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,017,130.85/158,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,380.36

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