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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,729.86, 219,046.59 and 87,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,729.86, 219,046.59 and 87,111.10 is: 120,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,729.86 : 219,046.59 = 87,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,729.86/219,046.59 = 87,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,729.86x = 219,046.59 × 87,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,729.86x = 19,081,389,406.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081,389,406.15/158,729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,212.98

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