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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,591.78, 218,858.85 and 86,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,591.78, 218,858.85 and 86,967.08 is: 120,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,591.78 : 218,858.85 = 86,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,591.78/218,858.85 = 86,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,591.78x = 218,858.85 × 86,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,591.78x = 19,033,514,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,514,022.36/158,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,015.77

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