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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,052.27, 218,150.64 and 132,518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,052.27, 218,150.64 and 132,518.10 is: 182,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,052.27 : 218,150.64 = 132,518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,052.27/218,150.64 = 132,518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,052.27x = 218,150.64 × 132,518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,052.27x = 28,908,908,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908,908,326.58/158,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,907.26

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