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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,742.32, 219,067.07 and 87,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,742.32, 219,067.07 and 87,129 is: 120,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,742.32 : 219,067.07 = 87,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,742.32/219,067.07 = 87,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,742.32x = 219,067.07 × 87,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,742.32x = 19,087,094,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,094,306.39/158,742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,239.49

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