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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,712.66, 219,022.86 and 87,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,712.66, 219,022.86 and 87,093.90 is: 120,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,712.66 : 219,022.86 = 87,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,712.66/219,022.86 = 87,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,712.66x = 219,022.86 × 87,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,712.66x = 19,075,555,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075,555,066.55/158,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,189.25

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