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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,275.50, 237,387.33 and 111,386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,275.50, 237,387.33 and 111,386.22 is: 167,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,275.50 : 237,387.33 = 111,386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,275.50/237,387.33 = 111,386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,275.50x = 237,387.33 × 111,386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,275.50x = 26,441,677,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441,677,364.59/158,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,061.09

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