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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,544.84, 237,856.86 and 111,888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,544.84, 237,856.86 and 111,888.84 is: 167,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,544.84 : 237,856.86 = 111,888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,544.84/237,856.86 = 111,888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,544.84x = 237,856.86 × 111,888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,544.84x = 26,613,528,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613,528,151.44/158,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,861.21

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