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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,277.88, 218,415.18 and 86,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,277.88, 218,415.18 and 86,644.18 is: 119,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,277.88 : 218,415.18 = 86,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,277.88/218,415.18 = 86,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,277.88x = 218,415.18 × 86,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,277.88x = 18,924,404,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924,404,170.65/158,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,564.43

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