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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,983.18, 219,409.02 and 91,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,983.18, 219,409.02 and 91,021.55 is: 125,616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,983.18 : 219,409.02 = 91,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,983.18/219,409.02 = 91,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,983.18x = 219,409.02 × 91,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,983.18x = 19,970,947,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970,947,987.34/158,983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,616.74

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