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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,086.88, 219,541.36 and 87,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,086.88, 219,541.36 and 87,467.36 is: 120,705.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,086.88 : 219,541.36 = 87,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,086.88/219,541.36 = 87,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,086.88x = 219,541.36 × 87,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,086.88x = 19,202,703,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,703,170.01/159,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,705.76

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