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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,385.66, 218,566.51 and 90,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,385.66, 218,566.51 and 90,406.14 is: 124,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,385.66 : 218,566.51 = 90,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,385.66/218,566.51 = 90,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,385.66x = 218,566.51 × 90,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,385.66x = 19,759,754,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,754,502.37/158,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,757.22

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