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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,644, 218,928.72 and 91,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,644, 218,928.72 and 91,576 is: 126,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,644 : 218,928.72 = 91,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,644/218,928.72 = 91,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,644x = 218,928.72 × 91,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,644x = 20,048,616,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,616,462.72/158,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,374.88

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