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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,563.31, 237,387.92 and 105,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,563.31, 237,387.92 and 105,308.44 is: 157,659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,563.31 : 237,387.92 = 105,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,563.31/237,387.92 = 105,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,563.31x = 237,387.92 × 105,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,563.31x = 24,998,950,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998,950,410.03/158,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,659.12

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