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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,354.89, 218,529.78 and 86,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,354.89, 218,529.78 and 86,737.48 is: 119,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,354.89 : 218,529.78 = 86,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,354.89/218,529.78 = 86,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,354.89x = 218,529.78 × 86,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,354.89x = 18,954,722,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,722,422.15/158,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,697.74

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