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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,862.98, 219,232.48 and 87,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,862.98, 219,232.48 and 87,244.52 is: 120,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,862.98 : 219,232.48 = 87,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,862.98/219,232.48 = 87,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,862.98x = 219,232.48 × 87,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,862.98x = 19,126,832,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126,832,486.01/158,862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,398.30

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