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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,469.72, 237,108.47 and 111,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,469.72, 237,108.47 and 111,177.06 is: 166,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,469.72 : 237,108.47 = 111,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,469.72/237,108.47 = 111,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,469.72x = 237,108.47 × 111,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,469.72x = 26,361,021,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,021,150.66/158,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,347.37

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