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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,172.92, 219,689.82 and 91,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,172.92, 219,689.82 and 91,235.43 is: 125,922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,172.92 : 219,689.82 = 91,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,172.92/219,689.82 = 91,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,172.92x = 219,689.82 × 91,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,172.92x = 20,043,495,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,495,194.32/159,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,922.77

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