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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,137.48, 219,604.69 and 87,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,137.48, 219,604.69 and 87,517.28 is: 120,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,137.48 : 219,604.69 = 87,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,137.48/219,604.69 = 87,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,137.48x = 219,604.69 × 87,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,137.48x = 19,219,205,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219,205,144.04/159,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,771.08

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