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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,566.68, 237,383.46 and 105,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,566.68, 237,383.46 and 105,845.40 is: 158,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,566.68 : 237,383.46 = 105,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,566.68/237,383.46 = 105,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,566.68x = 237,383.46 × 105,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,566.68x = 25,125,947,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,947,277.08/158,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,456.66

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