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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,583.56, 219,117.30 and 152,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,583.56, 219,117.30 and 152,907.08 is: 211,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,583.56 : 219,117.30 = 152,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,583.56/219,117.30 = 152,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,583.56x = 219,117.30 × 152,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,583.56x = 33,504,586,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504,586,520.48/158,583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,274.02

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