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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,828.36, 219,185.70 and 87,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,828.36, 219,185.70 and 87,215 is: 120,358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,828.36 : 219,185.70 = 87,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,828.36/219,185.70 = 87,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,828.36x = 219,185.70 × 87,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,828.36x = 19,116,280,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116,280,825.50/158,828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,358.11

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