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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,293.92, 218,445.56 and 86,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,293.92, 218,445.56 and 86,673.92 is: 119,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,293.92 : 218,445.56 = 86,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,293.92/218,445.56 = 86,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,293.92x = 218,445.56 × 86,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,293.92x = 18,933,532,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933,532,991.80/158,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,609.98

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