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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,717.60, 219,033.01 and 87,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,717.60, 219,033.01 and 87,104.28 is: 120,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,717.60 : 219,033.01 = 87,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,717.60/219,033.01 = 87,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,717.60x = 219,033.01 × 87,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,717.60x = 19,078,712,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078,712,414.52/158,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,205.40

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