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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,849.10, 237,989.34 and 106,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,849.10, 237,989.34 and 106,098.66 is: 158,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,849.10 : 237,989.34 = 106,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,849.10/237,989.34 = 106,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,849.10x = 237,989.34 × 106,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,849.10x = 25,250,350,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,350,068.28/158,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,958.09

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