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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,585.52, 218,848.31 and 86,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,585.52, 218,848.31 and 86,966.06 is: 120,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,585.52 : 218,848.31 = 86,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,585.52/218,848.31 = 86,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,585.52x = 218,848.31 × 86,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,585.52x = 19,032,373,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,373,810.82/158,585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,013.31

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