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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,680.69, 218,979.34 and 90,699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,680.69, 218,979.34 and 90,699.13 is: 125,164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,680.69 : 218,979.34 = 90,699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,680.69/218,979.34 = 90,699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,680.69x = 218,979.34 × 90,699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,680.69x = 19,861,235,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,235,625.97/158,680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,164.79

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