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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,243.88, 219,756.58 and 87,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,243.88, 219,756.58 and 87,628.84 is: 120,927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,243.88 : 219,756.58 = 87,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,243.88/219,756.58 = 87,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,243.88x = 219,756.58 × 87,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,243.88x = 19,257,014,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257,014,187.77/159,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,927.81

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