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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,692.61, 219,009.66 and 87,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,692.61, 219,009.66 and 87,086.63 is: 120,187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,692.61 : 219,009.66 = 87,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,692.61/219,009.66 = 87,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,692.61x = 219,009.66 × 87,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,692.61x = 19,072,813,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,813,226.85/158,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,187.15

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