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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,878.52, 219,253.86 and 87,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,878.52, 219,253.86 and 87,260 is: 120,419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,878.52 : 219,253.86 = 87,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,878.52/219,253.86 = 87,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,878.52x = 219,253.86 × 87,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,878.52x = 19,132,091,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,132,091,823.60/158,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,419.63

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