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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,664.36, 218,958.48 and 87,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,664.36, 218,958.48 and 87,042.54 is: 120,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,664.36 : 218,958.48 = 87,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,664.36/218,958.48 = 87,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,664.36x = 218,958.48 × 87,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,664.36x = 19,058,702,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,702,253.74/158,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,119.62

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