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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,425.60, 237,249.60 and 105,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,425.60, 237,249.60 and 105,548.80 is: 158,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,425.60 : 237,249.60 = 105,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,425.60/237,249.60 = 105,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,425.60x = 237,249.60 × 105,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,425.60x = 25,041,410,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,410,580.48/158,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,064.17

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