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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,049.62, 219,493.53 and 87,432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,049.62, 219,493.53 and 87,432.66 is: 120,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,049.62 : 219,493.53 = 87,432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,049.62/219,493.53 = 87,432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,049.62x = 219,493.53 × 87,432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,049.62x = 19,190,903,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190,903,180.69/159,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,659.85

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