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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,725.08, 218,849.04 and 137,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,725.08, 218,849.04 and 137,175.84 is: 189,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,725.08 : 218,849.04 = 137,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,725.08/218,849.04 = 137,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,725.08x = 218,849.04 × 137,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,725.08x = 30,020,800,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020,800,895.19/158,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,137.10

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