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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,186.83, 219,676.59 and 87,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,186.83, 219,676.59 and 87,565.28 is: 120,839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,186.83 : 219,676.59 = 87,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,186.83/219,676.59 = 87,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,186.83x = 219,676.59 × 87,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,186.83x = 19,236,041,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236,041,014.41/159,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,839.40

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