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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,089.73, 218,158.31 and 90,128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,089.73, 218,158.31 and 90,128.59 is: 124,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,089.73 : 218,158.31 = 90,128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,089.73/218,158.31 = 90,128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,089.73x = 218,158.31 × 90,128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,089.73x = 19,662,301,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,301,084.50/158,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,374.31

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