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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,238.28, 219,743.34 and 87,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,238.28, 219,743.34 and 87,611.60 is: 120,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,238.28 : 219,743.34 = 87,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,238.28/219,743.34 = 87,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,238.28x = 219,743.34 × 87,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,238.28x = 19,252,065,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252,065,606.74/159,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,900.99

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