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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,091.54, 219,544.34 and 87,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,091.54, 219,544.34 and 87,470.94 is: 120,708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,091.54 : 219,544.34 = 87,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,091.54/219,544.34 = 87,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,091.54x = 219,544.34 × 87,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,091.54x = 19,203,749,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,749,791.48/159,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,708.81

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