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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,991.88, 219,404.36 and 87,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,991.88, 219,404.36 and 87,371.96 is: 120,570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,991.88 : 219,404.36 = 87,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,991.88/219,404.36 = 87,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,991.88x = 219,404.36 × 87,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,991.88x = 19,169,788,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169,788,965.75/158,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,570.87

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