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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,133.61, 219,599.35 and 87,513.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,133.61, 219,599.35 and 87,513.41 is: 120,765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,133.61 : 219,599.35 = 87,513.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,133.61/219,599.35 = 87,513.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,133.61x = 219,599.35 × 87,513.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,133.61x = 19,217,886,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217,886,635.50/159,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,765.73

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