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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,171.82, 219,652.53 and 87,551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,171.82, 219,652.53 and 87,551.84 is: 120,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,171.82 : 219,652.53 = 87,551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,171.82/219,652.53 = 87,551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,171.82x = 219,652.53 × 87,551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,171.82x = 19,230,982,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,230,982,147.42/159,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,819.01

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