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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,175.98, 219,668.72 and 87,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,175.98, 219,668.72 and 87,561.45 is: 120,838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,175.98 : 219,668.72 = 87,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,175.98/219,668.72 = 87,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,175.98x = 219,668.72 × 87,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,175.98x = 19,234,511,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,511,205.04/159,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,838.03

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