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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,209.44, 218,334.60 and 106,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,209.44, 218,334.60 and 106,596.24 is: 147,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,209.44 : 218,334.60 = 106,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,209.44/218,334.60 = 106,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,209.44x = 218,334.60 × 106,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,209.44x = 23,273,647,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,647,421.90/158,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,106.57

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