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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,421.63, 218,816.07 and 128,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,421.63, 218,816.07 and 128,241.03 is: 177,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,421.63 : 218,816.07 = 128,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,421.63/218,816.07 = 128,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,421.63x = 218,816.07 × 128,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,421.63x = 28,061,198,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061,198,197.35/158,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,129.84

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