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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,397.68, 237,332.96 and 111,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,397.68, 237,332.96 and 111,552.16 is: 167,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,397.68 : 237,332.96 = 111,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,397.68/237,332.96 = 111,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,397.68x = 237,332.96 × 111,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,397.68x = 26,475,004,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475,004,327.19/158,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,142.63

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