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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,126, 218,265.72 and 113,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,126, 218,265.72 and 113,543.60 is: 156,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,126 : 218,265.72 = 113,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,126/218,265.72 = 113,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,126x = 218,265.72 × 113,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,126x = 24,782,675,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,675,605.39/158,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,727.39

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