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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,189.80, 219,713.16 and 91,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,189.80, 219,713.16 and 91,252.32 is: 125,946.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,189.80 : 219,713.16 = 91,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,189.80/219,713.16 = 91,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,189.80x = 219,713.16 × 91,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,189.80x = 20,049,335,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,335,584.53/159,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,946.11

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