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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,569.43, 237,387.58 and 105,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,569.43, 237,387.58 and 105,848.15 is: 158,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,569.43 : 237,387.58 = 105,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,569.43/237,387.58 = 105,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,569.43x = 237,387.58 × 105,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,569.43x = 25,127,036,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,036,175.98/158,569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,460.78

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