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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,556.56, 237,368.27 and 105,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,556.56, 237,368.27 and 105,835.28 is: 158,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,556.56 : 237,368.27 = 105,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,556.56/237,368.27 = 105,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,556.56x = 237,368.27 × 105,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,556.56x = 25,121,936,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,936,396.31/158,556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,441.49

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