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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,562.84, 237,883.92 and 111,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,562.84, 237,883.92 and 111,906.84 is: 167,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,562.84 : 237,883.92 = 111,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,562.84/237,883.92 = 111,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,562.84x = 237,883.92 × 111,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,562.84x = 26,620,837,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620,837,774.01/158,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,888.25

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