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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,378.76, 237,315.42 and 116,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,378.76, 237,315.42 and 116,062.74 is: 173,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,378.76 : 237,315.42 = 116,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,378.76/237,315.42 = 116,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,378.76x = 237,315.42 × 116,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,378.76x = 27,543,477,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543,477,889.45/158,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,908.91

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