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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.19, 218,283.38 and 106,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.19, 218,283.38 and 106,273.22 is: 146,777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.19 : 218,283.38 = 106,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.19/218,283.38 = 106,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.19x = 218,283.38 × 106,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.19x = 23,197,677,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,677,665.08/158,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,777.84

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