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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,123.91, 219,585.31 and 87,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,123.91, 219,585.31 and 87,503.31 is: 120,751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,123.91 : 219,585.31 = 87,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,123.91/219,585.31 = 87,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,123.91x = 219,585.31 × 87,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,123.91x = 19,214,441,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,441,452.38/159,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,751.44

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