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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,997, 219,415.14 and 91,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,997, 219,415.14 and 91,013.59 is: 125,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,997 : 219,415.14 = 91,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,997/219,415.14 = 91,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,997x = 219,415.14 × 91,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,997x = 19,969,759,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969,759,591.75/158,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,598.34

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