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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,167.96, 219,647.15 and 87,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,167.96, 219,647.15 and 87,547.96 is: 120,813.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,167.96 : 219,647.15 = 87,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,167.96/219,647.15 = 87,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,167.96x = 219,647.15 × 87,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,167.96x = 19,229,659,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,659,819.75/159,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,813.64

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