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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,994.34, 219,409.71 and 87,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,994.34, 219,409.71 and 87,372.83 is: 120,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,994.34 : 219,409.71 = 87,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,994.34/219,409.71 = 87,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,994.34x = 219,409.71 × 87,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,994.34x = 19,170,446,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170,446,770.35/158,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,573.14

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