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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,877.52, 219,252.48 and 87,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,877.52, 219,252.48 and 87,259 is: 120,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,877.52 : 219,252.48 = 87,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,877.52/219,252.48 = 87,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,877.52x = 219,252.48 × 87,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,877.52x = 19,131,752,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131,752,152.32/158,877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,418.25

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