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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,763.53, 219,092.89 and 87,144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,763.53, 219,092.89 and 87,144.77 is: 120,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,763.53 : 219,092.89 = 87,144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,763.53/219,092.89 = 87,144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,763.53x = 219,092.89 × 87,144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,763.53x = 19,092,799,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092,799,507.69/158,763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,259.35

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