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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,034.96, 219,468.72 and 87,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,034.96, 219,468.72 and 87,422.32 is: 120,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,034.96 : 219,468.72 = 87,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,034.96/219,468.72 = 87,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,034.96x = 219,468.72 × 87,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,034.96x = 19,186,464,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186,464,669.83/159,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,643.06

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