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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,599.07, 218,865.71 and 90,636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,599.07, 218,865.71 and 90,636.83 is: 125,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,599.07 : 218,865.71 = 90,636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,599.07/218,865.71 = 90,636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,599.07x = 218,865.71 × 90,636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,599.07x = 19,837,292,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,292,602.59/158,599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,078.24

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