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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,034.88, 219,469.37 and 87,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,034.88, 219,469.37 and 87,416.10 is: 120,634.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,034.88 : 219,469.37 = 87,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,034.88/219,469.37 = 87,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,034.88x = 219,469.37 × 87,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,034.88x = 19,185,155,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,155,957.78/159,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,634.89

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