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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,966.08, 219,373.14 and 87,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,966.08, 219,373.14 and 87,346 is: 120,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,966.08 : 219,373.14 = 87,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,966.08/219,373.14 = 87,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,966.08x = 219,373.14 × 87,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,966.08x = 19,161,366,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,366,286.44/158,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,537.45

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