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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,593.74, 218,865.68 and 86,976.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,593.74, 218,865.68 and 86,976.37 is: 120,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,593.74 : 218,865.68 = 86,976.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,593.74/218,865.68 = 86,976.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,593.74x = 218,865.68 × 86,976.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,593.74x = 19,036,142,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,142,363.98/158,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,030.86

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