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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,051.48, 218,114.83 and 90,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,051.48, 218,114.83 and 90,067 is: 124,294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,051.48 : 218,114.83 = 90,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,051.48/218,114.83 = 90,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,051.48x = 218,114.83 × 90,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,051.48x = 19,644,948,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,948,393.61/158,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,294.62

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