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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,389.83, 218,568.78 and 86,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,389.83, 218,568.78 and 86,757.38 is: 119,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,389.83 : 218,568.78 = 86,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,389.83/218,568.78 = 86,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,389.83x = 218,568.78 × 86,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,389.83x = 18,962,454,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,454,429.39/158,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,720.15

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