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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,993.46, 237,970.98 and 116,862.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,993.46, 237,970.98 and 116,862.39 is: 174,911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,993.46 : 237,970.98 = 116,862.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,993.46/237,970.98 = 116,862.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,993.46x = 237,970.98 × 116,862.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,993.46x = 27,809,857,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,857,473.44/158,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,911.96

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