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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,069.76, 218,136.42 and 86,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,069.76, 218,136.42 and 86,449.56 is: 119,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,069.76 : 218,136.42 = 86,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,069.76/218,136.42 = 86,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,069.76x = 218,136.42 × 86,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,069.76x = 18,857,797,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857,797,528.98/158,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,300.48

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