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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,057.79, 218,365.36 and 132,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,057.79, 218,365.36 and 132,524.57 is: 183,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,057.79 : 218,365.36 = 132,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,057.79/218,365.36 = 132,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,057.79x = 218,365.36 × 132,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,057.79x = 28,938,774,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938,774,228.36/158,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,089.83

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