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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,881.92, 219,256.92 and 87,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,881.92, 219,256.92 and 87,263.88 is: 120,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,881.92 : 219,256.92 = 87,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,881.92/219,256.92 = 87,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,881.92x = 219,256.92 × 87,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,881.92x = 19,133,209,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133,209,556.05/158,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,424.08

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