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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,922.81, 237,990.56 and 108,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,922.81, 237,990.56 and 108,829.58 is: 162,974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,922.81 : 237,990.56 = 108,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,922.81/237,990.56 = 108,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,922.81x = 237,990.56 × 108,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,922.81x = 25,900,410,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900,410,954.66/158,922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,974.79

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