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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,143.04, 219,617.28 and 87,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,143.04, 219,617.28 and 87,524.16 is: 120,783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,143.04 : 219,617.28 = 87,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,143.04/219,617.28 = 87,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,143.04x = 219,617.28 × 87,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,143.04x = 19,221,817,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221,817,953.48/159,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,783.28

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