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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,806.14, 237,998.93 and 116,488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,806.14, 237,998.93 and 116,488.07 is: 174,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,806.14 : 237,998.93 = 116,488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,806.14/237,998.93 = 116,488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,806.14x = 237,998.93 × 116,488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,806.14x = 27,724,034,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,034,245.33/158,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,577.85

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