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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,176.47, 219,664.90 and 86,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,176.47, 219,664.90 and 86,579.94 is: 119,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,176.47 : 219,664.90 = 86,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,176.47/219,664.90 = 86,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,176.47x = 219,664.90 × 86,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,176.47x = 19,018,574,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018,574,131.74/159,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,481.07

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