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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,597.12, 218,863.80 and 91,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,597.12, 218,863.80 and 91,529.12 is: 126,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,597.12 : 218,863.80 = 91,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,597.12/218,863.80 = 91,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,597.12x = 218,863.80 × 91,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,597.12x = 20,032,411,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032,411,013.86/158,597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,310.06

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