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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,281.47, 218,426.51 and 86,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,281.47, 218,426.51 and 86,659.97 is: 119,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,281.47 : 218,426.51 = 86,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,281.47/218,426.51 = 86,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,281.47x = 218,426.51 × 86,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,281.47x = 18,928,833,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928,833,278.37/158,281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,589.70

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