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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,541.28, 218,661.76 and 140,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,541.28, 218,661.76 and 140,411.04 is: 193,656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,541.28 : 218,661.76 = 140,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,541.28/218,661.76 = 140,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,541.28x = 218,661.76 × 140,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,541.28x = 30,702,525,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702,525,129.83/158,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,656.35

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