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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,627.34, 218,905.23 and 90,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,627.34, 218,905.23 and 90,665.40 is: 125,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,627.34 : 218,905.23 = 90,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,627.34/218,905.23 = 90,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,627.34x = 218,905.23 × 90,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,627.34x = 19,847,130,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847,130,240.04/158,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,117.97

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