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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,628, 218,906.64 and 91,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,628, 218,906.64 and 91,560 is: 126,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,628 : 218,906.64 = 91,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,628/218,906.64 = 91,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,628x = 218,906.64 × 91,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,628x = 20,043,091,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,091,958.40/158,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,352.80

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