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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,717.39, 219,021.26 and 87,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,717.39, 219,021.26 and 87,091.74 is: 120,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,717.39 : 219,021.26 = 87,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,717.39/219,021.26 = 87,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,717.39x = 219,021.26 × 87,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,717.39x = 19,074,942,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,942,194.93/158,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,181.81

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