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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,748.76, 219,077.32 and 87,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,748.76, 219,077.32 and 87,128.16 is: 120,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,748.76 : 219,077.32 = 87,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,748.76/219,077.32 = 87,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,748.76x = 219,077.32 × 87,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,748.76x = 19,087,803,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,803,789.33/158,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,239.07

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