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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,290, 218,445.81 and 86,670.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,290, 218,445.81 and 86,670.61 is: 119,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,290 : 218,445.81 = 86,670.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,290/218,445.81 = 86,670.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,290x = 218,445.81 × 86,670.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,290x = 18,932,831,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,932,831,604.64/158,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,608.51

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