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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,447, 218,656.86 and 91,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,447, 218,656.86 and 91,379 is: 126,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,447 : 218,656.86 = 91,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,447/218,656.86 = 91,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,447x = 218,656.86 × 91,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,447x = 19,980,645,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980,645,209.94/158,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,103.02

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