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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,222.26, 218,292.43 and 90,190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,222.26, 218,292.43 and 90,190.17 is: 124,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,222.26 : 218,292.43 = 90,190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,222.26/218,292.43 = 90,190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,222.26x = 218,292.43 × 90,190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,222.26x = 19,687,831,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687,831,371.41/158,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,431.49

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