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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,517, 218,753.46 and 91,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,517, 218,753.46 and 91,449 is: 126,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,517 : 218,753.46 = 91,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,517/218,753.46 = 91,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,517x = 218,753.46 × 91,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,517x = 20,004,785,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,785,163.54/158,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,199.62

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