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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,175.95, 218,282.80 and 86,555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,175.95, 218,282.80 and 86,555.98 is: 119,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,175.95 : 218,282.80 = 86,555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,175.95/218,282.80 = 86,555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,175.95x = 218,282.80 × 86,555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,175.95x = 18,893,681,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,681,671.14/158,175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,447.25

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