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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,163.12, 236,860.74 and 86,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,163.12, 236,860.74 and 86,977.08 is: 130,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,163.12 : 236,860.74 = 86,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,163.12/236,860.74 = 86,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,163.12x = 236,860.74 × 86,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,163.12x = 20,601,455,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,455,531.84/158,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,254.48

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