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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,489.46, 237,512.25 and 113,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,489.46, 237,512.25 and 113,907.06 is: 170,701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,489.46 : 237,512.25 = 113,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,489.46/237,512.25 = 113,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,489.46x = 237,512.25 × 113,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,489.46x = 27,054,322,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054,322,111.49/158,489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,701.08

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