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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,171.96, 219,688.47 and 91,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,171.96, 219,688.47 and 91,234.44 is: 125,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,171.96 : 219,688.47 = 91,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,171.96/219,688.47 = 91,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,171.96x = 219,688.47 × 91,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,171.96x = 20,043,154,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,154,534.91/159,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,921.39

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