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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,614.51, 218,889.11 and 86,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,614.51, 218,889.11 and 86,995.04 is: 120,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,614.51 : 218,889.11 = 86,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,614.51/218,889.11 = 86,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,614.51x = 218,889.11 × 86,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,614.51x = 19,042,266,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,266,880.01/158,614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,053.75

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