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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,723.65, 219,027.84 and 87,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,723.65, 219,027.84 and 87,108.28 is: 120,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,723.65 : 219,027.84 = 87,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,723.65/219,027.84 = 87,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,723.65x = 219,027.84 × 87,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,723.65x = 19,079,138,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,079,138,414.52/158,723.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,203.50

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