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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,688.85, 218,990.58 and 90,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,688.85, 218,990.58 and 90,707.29 is: 125,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,688.85 : 218,990.58 = 90,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,688.85/218,990.58 = 90,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,688.85x = 218,990.58 × 90,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,688.85x = 19,864,042,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864,042,047.33/158,688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,176.04

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