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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,045.87, 219,488.36 and 87,428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,045.87, 219,488.36 and 87,428.91 is: 120,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,045.87 : 219,488.36 = 87,428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,045.87/219,488.36 = 87,428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,045.87x = 219,488.36 × 87,428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,045.87x = 19,189,627,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189,627,635.34/159,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,654.67

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