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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,049.24, 218,107.94 and 86,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,049.24, 218,107.94 and 86,429.32 is: 119,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,049.24 : 218,107.94 = 86,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,049.24/218,107.94 = 86,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,049.24x = 218,107.94 × 86,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,049.24x = 18,850,920,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850,920,940.80/158,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,272.46

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