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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,176.33, 219,658.74 and 87,556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,176.33, 219,658.74 and 87,556.34 is: 120,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,176.33 : 219,658.74 = 87,556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,176.33/219,658.74 = 87,556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,176.33x = 219,658.74 × 87,556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,176.33x = 19,232,514,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232,514,225.12/159,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,825.22

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