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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,033.84, 219,467.17 and 87,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,033.84, 219,467.17 and 87,421.20 is: 120,641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,033.84 : 219,467.17 = 87,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,033.84/219,467.17 = 87,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,033.84x = 219,467.17 × 87,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,033.84x = 19,186,083,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186,083,362.00/159,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,641.51

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