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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,586, 218,828.57 and 86,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,586, 218,828.57 and 86,947.17 is: 119,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,586 : 218,828.57 = 86,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,586/218,828.57 = 86,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,586x = 218,828.57 × 86,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,586x = 19,026,524,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,524,441.91/158,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,976.07

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