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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,426.60, 237,251.10 and 105,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,426.60, 237,251.10 and 105,549.80 is: 158,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,426.60 : 237,251.10 = 105,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,426.60/237,251.10 = 105,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,426.60x = 237,251.10 × 105,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,426.60x = 25,041,806,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,806,154.78/158,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,065.67

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