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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,133.48, 219,609.84 and 87,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,133.48, 219,609.84 and 87,519.04 is: 120,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,133.48 : 219,609.84 = 87,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,133.48/219,609.84 = 87,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,133.48x = 219,609.84 × 87,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,133.48x = 19,220,042,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220,042,371.35/159,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,779.38

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