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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,181.70, 219,669.52 and 87,560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,181.70, 219,669.52 and 87,560.15 is: 120,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,181.70 : 219,669.52 = 87,560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,181.70/219,669.52 = 87,560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,181.70x = 219,669.52 × 87,560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,181.70x = 19,234,295,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,295,683.83/159,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,832.33

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