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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,491.46, 237,515.24 and 113,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,491.46, 237,515.24 and 113,909.06 is: 170,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,491.46 : 237,515.24 = 113,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,491.46/237,515.24 = 113,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,491.46x = 237,515.24 × 113,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,491.46x = 27,055,137,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055,137,724.07/158,491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,704.07

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