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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,729.55, 219,053.07 and 87,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,729.55, 219,053.07 and 87,112.14 is: 120,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,729.55 : 219,053.07 = 87,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,729.55/219,053.07 = 87,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,729.55x = 219,053.07 × 87,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,729.55x = 19,082,181,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,181,701.27/158,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,218.21

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