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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,171.39, 219,687.72 and 91,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,171.39, 219,687.72 and 91,233.90 is: 125,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,171.39 : 219,687.72 = 91,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,171.39/219,687.72 = 91,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,171.39x = 219,687.72 × 91,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,171.39x = 20,042,967,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,967,477.71/159,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,920.67

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