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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,569.68, 237,387.96 and 105,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,569.68, 237,387.96 and 105,848.40 is: 158,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,569.68 : 237,387.96 = 105,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,569.68/237,387.96 = 105,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,569.68x = 237,387.96 × 105,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,569.68x = 25,127,135,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,135,745.26/158,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,461.16

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