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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,259.78, 218,403.42 and 86,646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,259.78, 218,403.42 and 86,646.48 is: 119,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,259.78 : 218,403.42 = 86,646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,259.78/218,403.42 = 86,646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,259.78x = 218,403.42 × 86,646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,259.78x = 18,923,887,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923,887,562.96/158,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,574.84

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