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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,008.34, 219,436.77 and 87,390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,008.34, 219,436.77 and 87,390.90 is: 120,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,008.34 : 219,436.77 = 87,390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,008.34/219,436.77 = 87,390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,008.34x = 219,436.77 × 87,390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,008.34x = 19,176,776,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,776,823.39/159,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,602.33

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