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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,016, 219,437.40 and 91,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,016, 219,437.40 and 91,030.72 is: 125,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,016 : 219,437.40 = 91,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,016/219,437.40 = 91,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,016x = 219,437.40 × 91,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,016x = 19,975,544,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975,544,516.93/159,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,619.71

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