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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,613.51, 218,887.73 and 86,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,613.51, 218,887.73 and 86,994.04 is: 120,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,613.51 : 218,887.73 = 86,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,613.51/218,887.73 = 86,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,613.51x = 218,887.73 × 86,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,613.51x = 19,041,927,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,927,939.13/158,613.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,052.37

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