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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,091.66, 219,544.52 and 87,471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,091.66, 219,544.52 and 87,471.06 is: 120,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,091.66 : 219,544.52 = 87,471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,091.66/219,544.52 = 87,471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,091.66x = 219,544.52 × 87,471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,091.66x = 19,203,791,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,791,881.59/159,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,708.98

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