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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,142.72, 218,249.82 and 90,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,142.72, 218,249.82 and 90,180.84 is: 124,456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,142.72 : 218,249.82 = 90,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,142.72/218,249.82 = 90,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,142.72x = 218,249.82 × 90,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,142.72x = 19,681,952,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,952,097.45/158,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,456.90

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