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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,869, 219,240.73 and 87,250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,869, 219,240.73 and 87,250.50 is: 120,406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,869 : 219,240.73 = 87,250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,869/219,240.73 = 87,250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,869x = 219,240.73 × 87,250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,869x = 19,128,863,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128,863,312.87/158,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,406.52

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