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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,181.83, 219,669.69 and 87,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,181.83, 219,669.69 and 87,560.28 is: 120,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,181.83 : 219,669.69 = 87,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,181.83/219,669.69 = 87,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,181.83x = 219,669.69 × 87,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,181.83x = 19,234,338,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,338,465.56/159,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,832.50

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