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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,567.34, 237,890.67 and 111,911.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,567.34, 237,890.67 and 111,911.34 is: 167,895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,567.34 : 237,890.67 = 111,911.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,567.34/237,890.67 = 111,911.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,567.34x = 237,890.67 × 111,911.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,567.34x = 26,622,663,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622,663,653.20/158,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,895.00

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