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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,769.82, 219,101.52 and 87,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,769.82, 219,101.52 and 87,151.06 is: 120,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,769.82 : 219,101.52 = 87,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,769.82/219,101.52 = 87,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,769.82x = 219,101.52 × 87,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,769.82x = 19,094,929,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,929,715.61/158,769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,268.01

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