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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,943, 219,341.52 and 87,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,943, 219,341.52 and 87,323.16 is: 120,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,943 : 219,341.52 = 87,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,943/219,341.52 = 87,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,943x = 219,341.52 × 87,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,943x = 19,153,594,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153,594,645.60/158,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,506.06

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