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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,051.44, 218,011.26 and 110,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,051.44, 218,011.26 and 110,287.36 is: 152,126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,051.44 : 218,011.26 = 110,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,051.44/218,011.26 = 110,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,051.44x = 218,011.26 × 110,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,051.44x = 24,043,886,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,043,886,315.67/158,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,126.97

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