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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,153.66, 219,623.91 and 87,519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,153.66, 219,623.91 and 87,519.89 is: 120,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,153.66 : 219,623.91 = 87,519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,153.66/219,623.91 = 87,519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,153.66x = 219,623.91 × 87,519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,153.66x = 19,221,460,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221,460,665.43/159,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,772.97

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