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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,485.56, 237,333.98 and 110,877.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,485.56, 237,333.98 and 110,877.78 is: 166,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,485.56 : 237,333.98 = 110,877.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,485.56/237,333.98 = 110,877.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,485.56x = 237,333.98 × 110,877.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,485.56x = 26,315,064,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315,064,820.96/158,485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,040.77

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