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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,961.39, 219,366.54 and 87,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,961.39, 219,366.54 and 87,341.24 is: 120,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,961.39 : 219,366.54 = 87,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,961.39/219,366.54 = 87,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,961.39x = 219,366.54 × 87,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,961.39x = 19,159,744,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,159,744,521.28/158,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,530.81

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