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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,679.69, 218,977.97 and 90,698.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,679.69, 218,977.97 and 90,698.13 is: 125,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,679.69 : 218,977.97 = 90,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,679.69/218,977.97 = 90,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,679.69x = 218,977.97 × 90,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,679.69x = 19,860,891,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,891,936.71/158,679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,163.41

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