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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,061.38, 219,505.14 and 91,079.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,061.38, 219,505.14 and 91,079.37 is: 125,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,061.38 : 219,505.14 = 91,079.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,061.38/219,505.14 = 91,079.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,061.38x = 219,505.14 × 91,079.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,061.38x = 19,992,389,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,389,862.96/159,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,689.78

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