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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,035.56, 219,469.14 and 87,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,035.56, 219,469.14 and 87,415 is: 120,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,035.56 : 219,469.14 = 87,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,035.56/219,469.14 = 87,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,035.56x = 219,469.14 × 87,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,035.56x = 19,184,894,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184,894,873.10/159,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,632.74

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