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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,579.94, 237,403.32 and 105,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,579.94, 237,403.32 and 105,858.66 is: 158,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,579.94 : 237,403.32 = 105,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,579.94/237,403.32 = 105,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,579.94x = 237,403.32 × 105,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,579.94x = 25,131,197,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,197,334.75/158,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,476.52

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