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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,296.92, 218,449.70 and 86,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,296.92, 218,449.70 and 86,676.92 is: 119,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,296.92 : 218,449.70 = 86,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,296.92/218,449.70 = 86,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,296.92x = 218,449.70 × 86,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,296.92x = 18,934,547,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934,547,170.92/158,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,614.12

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