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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,714.92, 218,972.34 and 90,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,714.92, 218,972.34 and 90,683.08 is: 125,111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,714.92 : 218,972.34 = 90,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,714.92/218,972.34 = 90,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,714.92x = 218,972.34 × 90,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,714.92x = 19,857,086,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,857,086,226.01/158,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,111.65

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