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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,425.11, 237,278.63 and 111,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,425.11, 237,278.63 and 111,251.52 is: 166,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,425.11 : 237,278.63 = 111,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,425.11/237,278.63 = 111,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,425.11x = 237,278.63 × 111,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,425.11x = 26,397,607,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,607,694.76/158,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,625.15

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