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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,958.40, 219,366.22 and 87,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,958.40, 219,366.22 and 87,333.88 is: 120,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,958.40 : 219,366.22 = 87,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,958.40/219,366.22 = 87,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,958.40x = 219,366.22 × 87,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,958.40x = 19,158,103,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,103,133.53/158,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,522.75

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