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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,379.51, 237,316.55 and 116,063.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,379.51, 237,316.55 and 116,063.49 is: 173,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,379.51 : 237,316.55 = 116,063.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,379.51/237,316.55 = 116,063.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,379.51x = 237,316.55 × 116,063.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,379.51x = 27,543,786,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543,786,447.44/158,379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,910.04

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