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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,354.34, 237,587.37 and 105,257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,354.34, 237,587.37 and 105,257.22 is: 157,922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,354.34 : 237,587.37 = 105,257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,354.34/237,587.37 = 105,257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,354.34x = 237,587.37 × 105,257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,354.34x = 25,007,786,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007,786,073.31/158,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,922.96

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