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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,083.24, 218,161.86 and 91,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,083.24, 218,161.86 and 91,036.84 is: 125,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,083.24 : 218,161.86 = 91,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,083.24/218,161.86 = 91,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,083.24x = 218,161.86 × 91,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,083.24x = 19,860,766,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,766,342.92/158,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,634.86

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