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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,707.69, 219,005.91 and 87,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,707.69, 219,005.91 and 87,092.31 is: 120,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,707.69 : 219,005.91 = 87,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,707.69/219,005.91 = 87,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,707.69x = 219,005.91 × 87,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,707.69x = 19,073,731,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,073,731,426.82/158,707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,181.52

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