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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,548.84, 237,862.88 and 111,892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,548.84, 237,862.88 and 111,892.84 is: 167,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,548.84 : 237,862.88 = 111,892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,548.84/237,862.88 = 111,892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,548.84x = 237,862.88 × 111,892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,548.84x = 26,615,153,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615,153,173.78/158,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,867.22

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