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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,706.69, 219,007.71 and 87,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,706.69, 219,007.71 and 87,085.14 is: 120,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,706.69 : 219,007.71 = 87,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,706.69/219,007.71 = 87,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,706.69x = 219,007.71 × 87,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,706.69x = 19,072,317,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,317,086.43/158,706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,173.37

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