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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,564.18, 237,379.71 and 105,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,564.18, 237,379.71 and 105,842.90 is: 158,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,564.18 : 237,379.71 = 105,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,564.18/237,379.71 = 105,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,564.18x = 237,379.71 × 105,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,564.18x = 25,124,956,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,956,907.56/158,564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,452.92

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