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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,009.24, 219,438.52 and 87,394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,009.24, 219,438.52 and 87,394.70 is: 120,607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,009.24 : 219,438.52 = 87,394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,009.24/219,438.52 = 87,394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,009.24x = 219,438.52 × 87,394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,009.24x = 19,177,763,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177,763,623.84/159,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,607.86

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