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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,593.77, 218,862.41 and 86,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,593.77, 218,862.41 and 86,969.52 is: 120,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,593.77 : 218,862.41 = 86,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,593.77/218,862.41 = 86,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,593.77x = 218,862.41 × 86,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,593.77x = 19,034,358,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034,358,308.90/158,593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,019.58

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