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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,239.62, 219,759.97 and 91,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,239.62, 219,759.97 and 91,277.65 is: 125,968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,239.62 : 219,759.97 = 91,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,239.62/219,759.97 = 91,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,239.62x = 219,759.97 × 91,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,239.62x = 20,059,172,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,172,526.87/159,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,968.48

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