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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,001.32, 217,911.90 and 112,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,001.32, 217,911.90 and 112,664.80 is: 155,384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,001.32 : 217,911.90 = 112,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,001.32/217,911.90 = 112,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,001.32x = 217,911.90 × 112,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,001.32x = 24,551,000,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551,000,631.12/158,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,384.78

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