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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,265.32, 237,229.62 and 108,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,265.32, 237,229.62 and 108,331.40 is: 162,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,265.32 : 237,229.62 = 108,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,265.32/237,229.62 = 108,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,265.32x = 237,229.62 × 108,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,265.32x = 25,699,416,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,416,856.07/158,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,381.86

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