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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,349.76, 218,514.54 and 86,715.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,349.76, 218,514.54 and 86,715.94 is: 119,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,349.76 : 218,514.54 = 86,715.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,349.76/218,514.54 = 86,715.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,349.76x = 218,514.54 × 86,715.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,349.76x = 18,948,693,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,693,739.77/158,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,663.55

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