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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,566.18, 237,382.71 and 105,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,566.18, 237,382.71 and 105,844.90 is: 158,455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,566.18 : 237,382.71 = 105,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,566.18/237,382.71 = 105,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,566.18x = 237,382.71 × 105,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,566.18x = 25,125,749,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,749,201.68/158,566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,455.92

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