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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,293.96, 237,308.10 and 108,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,293.96, 237,308.10 and 108,252.16 is: 162,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,293.96 : 237,308.10 = 108,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,293.96/237,308.10 = 108,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,293.96x = 237,308.10 × 108,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,293.96x = 25,689,114,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689,114,410.50/158,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,287.39

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