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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,368.72, 218,536.98 and 90,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,368.72, 218,536.98 and 90,383.80 is: 124,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,368.72 : 218,536.98 = 90,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,368.72/218,536.98 = 90,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,368.72x = 218,536.98 × 90,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,368.72x = 19,752,202,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,202,692.92/158,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,722.88

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