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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,621, 218,916.42 and 91,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,621, 218,916.42 and 91,553 is: 126,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,621 : 218,916.42 = 91,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,621/218,916.42 = 91,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,621x = 218,916.42 × 91,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,621x = 20,042,455,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,455,000.26/158,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,354.36

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