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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,565.84, 237,888.42 and 111,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,565.84, 237,888.42 and 111,909.84 is: 167,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,565.84 : 237,888.42 = 111,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,565.84/237,888.42 = 111,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,565.84x = 237,888.42 × 111,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,565.84x = 26,622,055,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622,055,020.05/158,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,892.75

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