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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,469.74, 218,562.27 and 134,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,469.74, 218,562.27 and 134,675.18 is: 185,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,469.74 : 218,562.27 = 134,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,469.74/218,562.27 = 134,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,469.74x = 218,562.27 × 134,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,469.74x = 29,434,913,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434,913,053.46/158,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,744.69

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