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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,269.68, 218,403.55 and 86,635.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,269.68, 218,403.55 and 86,635.87 is: 119,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,269.68 : 218,403.55 = 86,635.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,269.68/218,403.55 = 86,635.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,269.68x = 218,403.55 × 86,635.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,269.68x = 18,921,581,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,581,565.34/158,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,552.79

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