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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,241.62, 219,762.74 and 91,279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,241.62, 219,762.74 and 91,279.65 is: 125,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,241.62 : 219,762.74 = 91,279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,241.62/219,762.74 = 91,279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,241.62x = 219,762.74 × 91,279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,241.62x = 20,059,865,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,865,990.24/159,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,971.25

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