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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,573.87, 237,394.24 and 105,852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,573.87, 237,394.24 and 105,852.59 is: 158,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,573.87 : 237,394.24 = 105,852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,573.87/237,394.24 = 105,852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,573.87x = 237,394.24 × 105,852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,573.87x = 25,128,795,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128,795,155.08/158,573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,467.44

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