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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,129.89, 218,228.93 and 91,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,129.89, 218,228.93 and 91,083.49 is: 125,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,129.89 : 218,228.93 = 91,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,129.89/218,228.93 = 91,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,129.89x = 218,228.93 × 91,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,129.89x = 19,877,052,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,877,052,563.37/158,129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,700.79

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