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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,811, 219,178.62 and 91,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,811, 219,178.62 and 91,743 is: 126,616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,811 : 219,178.62 = 91,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,811/219,178.62 = 91,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,811x = 219,178.62 × 91,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,811x = 20,108,104,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108,104,134.66/158,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,616.57

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