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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,923.81, 237,992.05 and 108,830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,923.81, 237,992.05 and 108,830.58 is: 162,976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,923.81 : 237,992.05 = 108,830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,923.81/237,992.05 = 108,830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,923.81x = 237,992.05 × 108,830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,923.81x = 25,900,812,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900,812,836.89/158,923.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,976.29

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