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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,562.18, 237,376.71 and 105,840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,562.18, 237,376.71 and 105,840.90 is: 158,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,562.18 : 237,376.71 = 105,840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,562.18/237,376.71 = 105,840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,562.18x = 237,376.71 × 105,840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,562.18x = 25,124,164,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,164,625.44/158,562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,449.92

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