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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,219.54, 219,732.12 and 87,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,219.54, 219,732.12 and 87,601.32 is: 120,894.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,219.54 : 219,732.12 = 87,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,219.54/219,732.12 = 87,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,219.54x = 219,732.12 × 87,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,219.54x = 19,248,823,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,823,758.40/159,219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,894.86

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