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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,292.96, 237,306.60 and 108,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,292.96, 237,306.60 and 108,251.16 is: 162,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,292.96 : 237,306.60 = 108,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,292.96/237,306.60 = 108,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,292.96x = 237,306.60 × 108,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,292.96x = 25,688,714,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,688,714,725.66/158,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,285.90

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