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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,687.31, 218,789.23 and 116,172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,687.31, 218,789.23 and 116,172.03 is: 160,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,687.31 : 218,789.23 = 116,172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,687.31/218,789.23 = 116,172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,687.31x = 218,789.23 × 116,172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,687.31x = 25,417,188,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417,188,991.24/158,687.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,171.53

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