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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,186.52, 219,708.48 and 91,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,186.52, 219,708.48 and 91,249 is: 125,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,186.52 : 219,708.48 = 91,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,186.52/219,708.48 = 91,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,186.52x = 219,708.48 × 91,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,186.52x = 20,048,179,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,179,091.52/159,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,941.44

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