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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,936.33, 219,256.36 and 115,823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,936.33, 219,256.36 and 115,823.39 is: 159,781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,936.33 : 219,256.36 = 115,823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,936.33/219,256.36 = 115,823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,936.33x = 219,256.36 × 115,823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,936.33x = 25,395,013,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395,013,508.42/158,936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,781.05

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