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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,744.56, 238,107.57 and 116,093.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,744.56, 238,107.57 and 116,093.19 is: 174,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,744.56 : 238,107.57 = 116,093.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,744.56/238,107.57 = 116,093.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,744.56x = 238,107.57 × 116,093.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,744.56x = 27,642,668,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642,668,692.70/158,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,133.01

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