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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,033.16, 219,469.80 and 87,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,033.16, 219,469.80 and 87,415 is: 120,634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,033.16 : 219,469.80 = 87,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,033.16/219,469.80 = 87,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,033.16x = 219,469.80 × 87,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,033.16x = 19,184,952,567
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184,952,567/159,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,634.92

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