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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,242.73, 219,729.88 and 91,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,242.73, 219,729.88 and 91,246.63 is: 125,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,242.73 : 219,729.88 = 91,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,242.73/219,729.88 = 91,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,242.73x = 219,729.88 × 91,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,242.73x = 20,049,610,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,610,604.07/159,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,905.97

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