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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,003.61, 219,422.46 and 87,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,003.61, 219,422.46 and 87,382.09 is: 120,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,003.61 : 219,422.46 = 87,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,003.61/219,422.46 = 87,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,003.61x = 219,422.46 × 87,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,003.61x = 19,173,593,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,593,147.74/159,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,585.90

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