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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,158.12, 236,853.24 and 86,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,158.12, 236,853.24 and 86,972.08 is: 130,246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,158.12 : 236,853.24 = 86,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,158.12/236,853.24 = 86,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,158.12x = 236,853.24 × 86,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,158.12x = 20,599,618,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,618,937.54/158,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,246.99

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