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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,809.93, 219,158.08 and 87,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,809.93, 219,158.08 and 87,194.54 is: 120,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,809.93 : 219,158.08 = 87,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,809.93/219,158.08 = 87,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,809.93x = 219,158.08 × 87,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,809.93x = 19,109,388,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109,388,302.79/158,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,328.68

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