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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,444, 218,652.72 and 91,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,444, 218,652.72 and 91,376 is: 126,098.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,444 : 218,652.72 = 91,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,444/218,652.72 = 91,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,444x = 218,652.72 × 91,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,444x = 19,979,610,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979,610,942.72/158,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,098.88

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