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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,668.65, 218,976.90 and 87,062.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,668.65, 218,976.90 and 87,062.61 is: 120,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,668.65 : 218,976.90 = 87,062.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,668.65/218,976.90 = 87,062.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,668.65x = 218,976.90 × 87,062.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,668.65x = 19,064,700,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,064,700,443.71/158,668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,154.17

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