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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,727, 219,036.37 and 87,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,727, 219,036.37 and 87,108.22 is: 120,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,727 : 219,036.37 = 87,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,727/219,036.37 = 87,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,727x = 219,036.37 × 87,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,727x = 19,079,866,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,079,866,775.24/158,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,205.55

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