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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,436, 218,641.68 and 91,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,436, 218,641.68 and 91,368 is: 126,087.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,436 : 218,641.68 = 91,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,436/218,641.68 = 91,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,436x = 218,641.68 × 91,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,436x = 19,976,853,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976,853,018.24/158,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,087.84

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