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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,994.46, 237,972.48 and 116,863.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,994.46, 237,972.48 and 116,863.39 is: 174,913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,994.46 : 237,972.48 = 116,863.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,994.46/237,972.48 = 116,863.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,994.46x = 237,972.48 × 116,863.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,994.46x = 27,810,270,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,810,270,739.51/158,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,913.46

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