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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,661.96, 218,972.90 and 90,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,661.96, 218,972.90 and 90,663.33 is: 125,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,661.96 : 218,972.90 = 90,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,661.96/218,972.90 = 90,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,661.96x = 218,972.90 × 90,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,661.96x = 19,852,813,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852,813,341.56/158,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,126.49

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