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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,998.60, 219,407.46 and 87,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,998.60, 219,407.46 and 87,377.08 is: 120,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,998.60 : 219,407.46 = 87,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,998.60/219,407.46 = 87,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,998.60x = 219,407.46 × 87,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,998.60x = 19,171,183,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,183,185.02/158,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,574.54

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