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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,760.11, 219,091.53 and 87,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,760.11, 219,091.53 and 87,146.79 is: 120,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,760.11 : 219,091.53 = 87,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,760.11/219,091.53 = 87,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,760.11x = 219,091.53 × 87,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,760.11x = 19,093,123,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,093,123,555.69/158,760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,263.99

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