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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,080.69, 218,051.61 and 110,316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,080.69, 218,051.61 and 110,316.61 is: 152,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,080.69 : 218,051.61 = 110,316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,080.69/218,051.61 = 110,316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,080.69x = 218,051.61 × 110,316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,080.69x = 24,054,714,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054,714,420.24/158,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,167.32

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