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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,737.36, 219,056.92 and 87,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,737.36, 219,056.92 and 87,118.56 is: 120,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,737.36 : 219,056.92 = 87,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,737.36/219,056.92 = 87,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,737.36x = 219,056.92 × 87,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,737.36x = 19,083,923,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083,923,428.44/158,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,223.26

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