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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,257.88, 218,395.50 and 86,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,257.88, 218,395.50 and 86,637.88 is: 119,560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,257.88 : 218,395.50 = 86,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,257.88/218,395.50 = 86,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,257.88x = 218,395.50 × 86,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,257.88x = 18,921,323,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,323,121.54/158,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,560.07

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