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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,906.96, 219,111.90 and 101,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,906.96, 219,111.90 and 101,470.76 is: 139,914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,906.96 : 219,111.90 = 101,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,906.96/219,111.90 = 101,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,906.96x = 219,111.90 × 101,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,906.96x = 22,233,451,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233,451,018.04/158,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,914.90

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