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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,131.78, 218,227.03 and 90,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,131.78, 218,227.03 and 90,147.53 is: 124,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,131.78 : 218,227.03 = 90,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,131.78/218,227.03 = 90,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,131.78x = 218,227.03 × 90,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,131.78x = 19,672,628,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,628,053.93/158,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,406.54

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