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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.96, 218,184.12 and 122,155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.96, 218,184.12 and 122,155.86 is: 168,636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.96 : 218,184.12 = 122,155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.96/218,184.12 = 122,155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.96x = 218,184.12 × 122,155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.96x = 26,652,468,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652,468,816.94/158,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,636.39

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