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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,057.73, 218,365.27 and 132,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,057.73, 218,365.27 and 132,524.51 is: 183,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,057.73 : 218,365.27 = 132,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,057.73/218,365.27 = 132,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,057.73x = 218,365.27 × 132,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,057.73x = 28,938,748,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938,748,984.63/158,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,089.74

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