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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,735.89, 219,055.35 and 87,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,735.89, 219,055.35 and 87,116.10 is: 120,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,735.89 : 219,055.35 = 87,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,735.89/219,055.35 = 87,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,735.89x = 219,055.35 × 87,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,735.89x = 19,083,247,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083,247,776.14/158,735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,220.12

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