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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,151, 219,630.20 and 87,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,151, 219,630.20 and 87,532.20 is: 120,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,151 : 219,630.20 = 87,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,151/219,630.20 = 87,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,151x = 219,630.20 × 87,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,151x = 19,224,714,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224,714,592.44/159,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,795.44

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