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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,643.76, 237,881.88 and 83,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,643.76, 237,881.88 and 83,804.08 is: 125,661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,643.76 : 237,881.88 = 83,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,643.76/237,881.88 = 83,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,643.76x = 237,881.88 × 83,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,643.76x = 19,935,472,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,935,472,102.07/158,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,661.87

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