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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,179.96, 218,288.32 and 86,559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,179.96, 218,288.32 and 86,559.98 is: 119,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,179.96 : 218,288.32 = 86,559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,179.96/218,288.32 = 86,559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,179.96x = 218,288.32 × 86,559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,179.96x = 18,895,032,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,895,032,613.43/158,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,452.76

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