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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,538.62, 218,777.48 and 86,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,538.62, 218,777.48 and 86,917.08 is: 119,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,538.62 : 218,777.48 = 86,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,538.62/218,777.48 = 86,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,538.62x = 218,777.48 × 86,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,538.62x = 19,015,499,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015,499,731.36/158,538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,942.38

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