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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,577.93, 237,400.33 and 105,856.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,577.93, 237,400.33 and 105,856.65 is: 158,473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,577.93 : 237,400.33 = 105,856.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,577.93/237,400.33 = 105,856.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,577.93x = 237,400.33 × 105,856.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,577.93x = 25,130,403,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,130,403,642.69/158,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,473.53

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