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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,427.60, 237,252.60 and 105,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,427.60, 237,252.60 and 105,550.80 is: 158,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,427.60 : 237,252.60 = 105,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,427.60/237,252.60 = 105,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,427.60x = 237,252.60 × 105,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,427.60x = 25,042,201,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,201,732.08/158,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,067.17

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