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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,903.66, 219,287.70 and 87,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,903.66, 219,287.70 and 87,285.08 is: 120,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,903.66 : 219,287.70 = 87,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,903.66/219,287.70 = 87,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,903.66x = 219,287.70 × 87,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,903.66x = 19,140,544,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,544,437.52/158,903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,453.77

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