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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,251.12, 219,767.34 and 87,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,251.12, 219,767.34 and 87,629.36 is: 120,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,251.12 : 219,767.34 = 87,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,251.12/219,767.34 = 87,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,251.12x = 219,767.34 × 87,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,251.12x = 19,258,071,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258,071,353.10/159,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,928.95

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