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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,764.88, 219,098.36 and 87,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,764.88, 219,098.36 and 87,151.56 is: 120,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,764.88 : 219,098.36 = 87,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,764.88/219,098.36 = 87,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,764.88x = 219,098.36 × 87,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,764.88x = 19,094,763,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,763,867.44/158,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,270.70

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