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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,178.42, 218,291.76 and 90,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,178.42, 218,291.76 and 90,206.46 is: 124,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,178.42 : 218,291.76 = 90,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,178.42/218,291.76 = 90,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,178.42x = 218,291.76 × 90,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,178.42x = 19,691,326,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,326,916.77/158,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,488.07

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