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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,212.72, 219,744.94 and 91,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,212.72, 219,744.94 and 91,275.32 is: 125,977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,212.72 : 219,744.94 = 91,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,212.72/219,744.94 = 91,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,212.72x = 219,744.94 × 91,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,212.72x = 20,057,289,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,289,716.88/159,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,977.94

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