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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,569.34, 237,893.67 and 111,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,569.34, 237,893.67 and 111,913.34 is: 167,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,569.34 : 237,893.67 = 111,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,569.34/237,893.67 = 111,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,569.34x = 237,893.67 × 111,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,569.34x = 26,623,475,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,475,174.56/158,569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,898.00

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