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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,168.82, 218,272.94 and 86,548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,168.82, 218,272.94 and 86,548.84 is: 119,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,168.82 : 218,272.94 = 86,548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,168.82/218,272.94 = 86,548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,168.82x = 218,272.94 × 86,548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,168.82x = 18,891,269,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891,269,760.39/158,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,437.38

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