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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,734.72, 219,046.69 and 87,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,734.72, 219,046.69 and 87,113.32 is: 120,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,734.72 : 219,046.69 = 87,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,734.72/219,046.69 = 87,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,734.72x = 219,046.69 × 87,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,734.72x = 19,081,884,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081,884,400.91/158,734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,212.42

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