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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,984.69, 219,396.39 and 87,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,984.69, 219,396.39 and 87,363.17 is: 120,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,984.69 : 219,396.39 = 87,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,984.69/219,396.39 = 87,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,984.69x = 219,396.39 × 87,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,984.69x = 19,167,164,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,164,116.96/158,984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,559.81

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