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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,596.52, 218,863.50 and 86,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,596.52, 218,863.50 and 86,977.08 is: 120,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,596.52 : 218,863.50 = 86,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,596.52/218,863.50 = 86,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,596.52x = 218,863.50 × 86,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,596.52x = 19,036,108,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,108,148.58/158,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,028.54

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