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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,388.63, 218,591.97 and 90,415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,388.63, 218,591.97 and 90,415.83 is: 124,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,388.63 : 218,591.97 = 90,415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,388.63/218,591.97 = 90,415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,388.63x = 218,591.97 × 90,415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,388.63x = 19,764,174,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764,174,398.89/158,388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,782.79

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