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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,204.44, 218,327.70 and 106,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,204.44, 218,327.70 and 106,591.24 is: 147,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,204.44 : 218,327.70 = 106,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,204.44/218,327.70 = 106,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,204.44x = 218,327.70 × 106,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,204.44x = 23,271,820,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,820,269.35/158,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,099.67

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