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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,172.75, 218,280.42 and 91,104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,172.75, 218,280.42 and 91,104.75 is: 125,725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,172.75 : 218,280.42 = 91,104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,172.75/218,280.42 = 91,104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,172.75x = 218,280.42 × 91,104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,172.75x = 19,886,383,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,383,094.00/158,172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,725.72

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