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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,541.84, 237,852.36 and 111,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,541.84, 237,852.36 and 111,885.84 is: 167,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,541.84 : 237,852.36 = 111,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,541.84/237,852.36 = 111,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,541.84x = 237,852.36 × 111,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,541.84x = 26,612,311,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,311,094.58/158,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,856.71

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