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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,289.12, 218,430 and 86,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,289.12, 218,430 and 86,654.88 is: 119,578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,289.12 : 218,430 = 86,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,289.12/218,430 = 86,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,289.12x = 218,430 × 86,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,289.12x = 18,928,025,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928,025,438.40/158,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,578.82

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