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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,761.98, 219,111.75 and 91,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,761.98, 219,111.75 and 91,693.98 is: 126,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,761.98 : 219,111.75 = 91,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,761.98/219,111.75 = 91,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,761.98x = 219,111.75 × 91,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,761.98x = 20,091,228,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,228,422.27/158,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,549.37

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