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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,294.76, 218,446.67 and 86,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,294.76, 218,446.67 and 86,674.76 is: 119,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,294.76 : 218,446.67 = 86,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,294.76/218,446.67 = 86,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,294.76x = 218,446.67 × 86,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,294.76x = 18,933,812,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933,812,638.68/158,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,611.12

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