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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,492.97, 218,725.72 and 86,872.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,492.97, 218,725.72 and 86,872.97 is: 119,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,492.97 : 218,725.72 = 86,872.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,492.97/218,725.72 = 86,872.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,492.97x = 218,725.72 × 86,872.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,492.97x = 19,001,353,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001,353,241.42/158,492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,887.67

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