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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,483.55, 237,330.98 and 110,875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,483.55, 237,330.98 and 110,875.79 is: 166,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,483.55 : 237,330.98 = 110,875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,483.55/237,330.98 = 110,875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,483.55x = 237,330.98 × 110,875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,483.55x = 26,314,258,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,258,157.94/158,483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,037.79

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