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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,853.06, 219,218.76 and 87,234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,853.06, 219,218.76 and 87,234.62 is: 120,384.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,853.06 : 219,218.76 = 87,234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,853.06/219,218.76 = 87,234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,853.06x = 219,218.76 × 87,234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,853.06x = 19,123,464,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123,464,129.38/158,853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,384.61

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