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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,566.43, 237,383.09 and 105,845.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,566.43, 237,383.09 and 105,845.15 is: 158,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,566.43 : 237,383.09 = 105,845.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,566.43/237,383.09 = 105,845.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,566.43x = 237,383.09 × 105,845.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,566.43x = 25,125,848,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,848,239.29/158,566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,456.29

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