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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,168.38, 219,683.55 and 91,230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,168.38, 219,683.55 and 91,230.89 is: 125,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,168.38 : 219,683.55 = 91,230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,168.38/219,683.55 = 91,230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,168.38x = 219,683.55 × 91,230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,168.38x = 20,041,925,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041,925,028.56/159,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,916.50

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