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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,611.50, 218,903.31 and 91,543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,611.50, 218,903.31 and 91,543.50 is: 126,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,611.50 : 218,903.31 = 91,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,611.50/218,903.31 = 91,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,611.50x = 218,903.31 × 91,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,611.50x = 20,039,175,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,175,158.99/158,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,341.25

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