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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,018.66, 219,444.12 and 87,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,018.66, 219,444.12 and 87,397.20 is: 120,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,018.66 : 219,444.12 = 87,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,018.66/219,444.12 = 87,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,018.66x = 219,444.12 × 87,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,018.66x = 19,178,801,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,801,644.46/159,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,607.24

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