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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,147, 219,634.74 and 91,185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,147, 219,634.74 and 91,185.12 is: 125,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,147 : 219,634.74 = 91,185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,147/219,634.74 = 91,185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,147x = 219,634.74 × 91,185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,147x = 20,027,420,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027,420,123.07/159,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,842.27

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