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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,163.71, 219,639.09 and 87,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,163.71, 219,639.09 and 87,539.10 is: 120,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,163.71 : 219,639.09 = 87,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,163.71/219,639.09 = 87,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,163.71x = 219,639.09 × 87,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,163.71x = 19,227,008,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227,008,263.42/159,163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,800.20

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