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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,130.98, 219,606.39 and 87,516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,130.98, 219,606.39 and 87,516.54 is: 120,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,130.98 : 219,606.39 = 87,516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,130.98/219,606.39 = 87,516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,130.98x = 219,606.39 × 87,516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,130.98x = 19,219,191,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219,191,414.69/159,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,775.93

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