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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,261.78, 218,406.18 and 86,648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,261.78, 218,406.18 and 86,648.48 is: 119,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,261.78 : 218,406.18 = 86,648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,261.78/218,406.18 = 86,648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,261.78x = 218,406.18 × 86,648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,261.78x = 18,924,563,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924,563,519.61/158,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,577.60

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