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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,550.84, 237,865.86 and 111,894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,550.84, 237,865.86 and 111,894.84 is: 167,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,550.84 : 237,865.86 = 111,894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,550.84/237,865.86 = 111,894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,550.84x = 237,865.86 × 111,894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,550.84x = 26,615,962,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615,962,346.16/158,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,870.21

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