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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,613.92, 218,887.35 and 86,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,613.92, 218,887.35 and 86,995.34 is: 120,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,613.92 : 218,887.35 = 86,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,613.92/218,887.35 = 86,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,613.92x = 218,887.35 × 86,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,613.92x = 19,042,179,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,179,434.95/158,613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,053.65

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