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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,563.18, 237,378.21 and 105,841.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,563.18, 237,378.21 and 105,841.90 is: 158,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,563.18 : 237,378.21 = 105,841.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,563.18/237,378.21 = 105,841.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,563.18x = 237,378.21 × 105,841.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,563.18x = 25,124,560,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,560,765.00/158,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,451.42

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