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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,317.22, 218,482.72 and 86,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,317.22, 218,482.72 and 86,704.04 is: 119,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,317.22 : 218,482.72 = 86,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,317.22/218,482.72 = 86,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,317.22x = 218,482.72 × 86,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,317.22x = 18,943,334,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943,334,494.19/158,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,654.29

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