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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,015.72, 218,116.58 and 90,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,015.72, 218,116.58 and 90,974.44 is: 125,576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,015.72 : 218,116.58 = 90,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,015.72/218,116.58 = 90,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,015.72x = 218,116.58 × 90,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,015.72x = 19,843,033,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,033,720.22/158,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,576.33

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