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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,512.47, 218,817.01 and 110,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,512.47, 218,817.01 and 110,952.51 is: 153,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,512.47 : 218,817.01 = 110,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,512.47/218,817.01 = 110,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,512.47x = 218,817.01 × 110,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,512.47x = 24,278,296,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278,296,490.20/158,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,163.32

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