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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,615.70, 218,774.97 and 134,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,615.70, 218,774.97 and 134,704.50 is: 185,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,615.70 : 218,774.97 = 134,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,615.70/218,774.97 = 134,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,615.70x = 218,774.97 × 134,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,615.70x = 29,469,972,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469,972,946.37/158,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,794.80

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