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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,172.13, 219,688.74 and 91,234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,172.13, 219,688.74 and 91,234.67 is: 125,921.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,172.13 : 219,688.74 = 91,234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,172.13/219,688.74 = 91,234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,172.13x = 219,688.74 × 91,234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,172.13x = 20,043,228,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,228,598.17/159,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,921.73

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