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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,901.67, 219,285.62 and 87,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,901.67, 219,285.62 and 87,283.32 is: 120,451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,901.67 : 219,285.62 = 87,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,901.67/219,285.62 = 87,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,901.67x = 219,285.62 × 87,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,901.67x = 19,139,976,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139,976,941.86/158,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,451.70

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