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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,682.78, 218,976.21 and 90,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,682.78, 218,976.21 and 90,696.24 is: 125,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,682.78 : 218,976.21 = 90,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,682.78/218,976.21 = 90,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,682.78x = 218,976.21 × 90,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,682.78x = 19,860,318,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,318,896.45/158,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,157.37

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