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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,852.10, 237,993.84 and 106,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,852.10, 237,993.84 and 106,101.66 is: 158,962.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,852.10 : 237,993.84 = 106,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,852.10/237,993.84 = 106,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,852.10x = 237,993.84 × 106,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,852.10x = 25,251,541,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251,541,493.77/158,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,962.59

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