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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,567.18, 237,384.20 and 105,845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,567.18, 237,384.20 and 105,845.90 is: 158,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,567.18 : 237,384.20 = 105,845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,567.18/237,384.20 = 105,845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,567.18x = 237,384.20 × 105,845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,567.18x = 25,126,144,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126,144,294.78/158,567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,457.41

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