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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,558.79, 218,813.25 and 86,938.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,558.79, 218,813.25 and 86,938.63 is: 119,976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,558.79 : 218,813.25 = 86,938.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,558.79/218,813.25 = 86,938.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,558.79x = 218,813.25 × 86,938.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,558.79x = 19,023,324,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,324,180.85/158,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,976.47

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