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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,061.73, 219,496.03 and 87,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,061.73, 219,496.03 and 87,441.73 is: 120,664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,061.73 : 219,496.03 = 87,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,061.73/219,496.03 = 87,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,061.73x = 219,496.03 × 87,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,061.73x = 19,193,111,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193,111,823.99/159,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,664.55

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