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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,461, 218,676.18 and 91,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,461, 218,676.18 and 91,393 is: 126,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,461 : 218,676.18 = 91,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,461/218,676.18 = 91,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,461x = 218,676.18 × 91,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,461x = 19,985,472,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,472,118.74/158,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,122.34

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