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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,011.56, 217,682.64 and 110,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,011.56, 217,682.64 and 110,179.44 is: 151,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,011.56 : 217,682.64 = 110,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,011.56/217,682.64 = 110,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,011.56x = 217,682.64 × 110,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,011.56x = 23,984,151,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984,151,372.92/158,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,787.32

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