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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,240.62, 219,761.36 and 91,278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,240.62, 219,761.36 and 91,278.65 is: 125,969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,240.62 : 219,761.36 = 91,278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,240.62/219,761.36 = 91,278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,240.62x = 219,761.36 × 91,278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,240.62x = 20,059,518,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,518,707.76/159,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,969.86

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