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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,977.96, 238,474.23 and 112,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,977.96, 238,474.23 and 112,438.60 is: 168,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,977.96 : 238,474.23 = 112,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,977.96/238,474.23 = 112,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,977.96x = 238,474.23 × 112,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,977.96x = 26,813,708,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,708,557.28/158,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,663.06

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