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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,717.88, 218,996.46 and 91,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,717.88, 218,996.46 and 91,611 is: 126,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,717.88 : 218,996.46 = 91,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,717.88/218,996.46 = 91,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,717.88x = 218,996.46 × 91,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,717.88x = 20,062,484,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,484,697.06/158,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,403.43

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