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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,021.60, 219,436.86 and 91,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,021.60, 219,436.86 and 91,023.09 is: 125,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,021.60 : 219,436.86 = 91,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,021.60/219,436.86 = 91,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,021.60x = 219,436.86 × 91,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,021.60x = 19,973,821,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973,821,057.10/159,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,604.45

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