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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,568.84, 237,892.90 and 111,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,568.84, 237,892.90 and 111,912.84 is: 167,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,568.84 : 237,892.90 = 111,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,568.84/237,892.90 = 111,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,568.84x = 237,892.90 × 111,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,568.84x = 26,623,270,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,270,054.84/158,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,897.24

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