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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,091.30, 218,171.61 and 90,118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,091.30, 218,171.61 and 90,118.53 is: 124,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,091.30 : 218,171.61 = 90,118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,091.30/218,171.61 = 90,118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,091.30x = 218,171.61 × 90,118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,091.30x = 19,661,304,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661,304,780.93/158,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,366.77

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