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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,075.44, 218,044.38 and 110,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,075.44, 218,044.38 and 110,311.36 is: 152,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,075.44 : 218,044.38 = 110,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,075.44/218,044.38 = 110,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,075.44x = 218,044.38 × 110,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,075.44x = 24,052,772,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052,772,098.16/158,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,160.08

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