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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,294.96, 237,309.60 and 108,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,294.96, 237,309.60 and 108,253.16 is: 162,288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,294.96 : 237,309.60 = 108,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,294.96/237,309.60 = 108,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,294.96x = 237,309.60 × 108,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,294.96x = 25,689,514,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689,514,098.34/158,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,288.89

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