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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,190.92, 218,405.36 and 141,165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,190.92, 218,405.36 and 141,165.89 is: 194,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,190.92 : 218,405.36 = 141,165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,190.92/218,405.36 = 141,165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,190.92x = 218,405.36 × 141,165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,190.92x = 30,831,386,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,831,386,575.71/158,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,899.85

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