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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,414.60, 237,233.10 and 105,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,414.60, 237,233.10 and 105,537.80 is: 158,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,414.60 : 237,233.10 = 105,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,414.60/237,233.10 = 105,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,414.60x = 237,233.10 × 105,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,414.60x = 25,037,059,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,037,059,461.18/158,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,047.68

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