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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,922.21, 238,591.67 and 106,565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,922.21, 238,591.67 and 106,565.97 is: 159,988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,922.21 : 238,591.67 = 106,565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,922.21/238,591.67 = 106,565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,922.21x = 238,591.67 × 106,565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,922.21x = 25,425,752,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,752,214.64/158,922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,988.66

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