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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,243.62, 219,762.05 and 87,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,243.62, 219,762.05 and 87,626.66 is: 120,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,243.62 : 219,762.05 = 87,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,243.62/219,762.05 = 87,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,243.62x = 219,762.05 × 87,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,243.62x = 19,257,012,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257,012,899.31/159,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,928.01

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