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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,552.16, 237,534.18 and 113,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,552.16, 237,534.18 and 113,480.52 is: 170,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,552.16 : 237,534.18 = 113,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,552.16/237,534.18 = 113,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,552.16x = 237,534.18 × 113,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,552.16x = 26,955,502,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955,502,264.17/158,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,010.31

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