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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,096.61, 248,908.59 and 158,042.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,096.61, 248,908.59 and 158,042.43 is: 235,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,096.61 : 248,908.59 = 158,042.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,096.61/248,908.59 = 158,042.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,096.61x = 248,908.59 × 158,042.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,096.61x = 39,338,118,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338,118,411.47/167,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,421.40

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