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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,969.12, 219,376.68 and 87,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,969.12, 219,376.68 and 87,348.92 is: 120,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,969.12 : 219,376.68 = 87,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,969.12/219,376.68 = 87,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,969.12x = 219,376.68 × 87,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,969.12x = 19,162,316,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,316,071.19/158,969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,541.12

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