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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,255.58, 218,387.22 and 90,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,255.58, 218,387.22 and 90,294.54 is: 124,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,255.58 : 218,387.22 = 90,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,255.58/218,387.22 = 90,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,255.58x = 218,387.22 × 90,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,255.58x = 19,719,173,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,173,571.78/158,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,603.34

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