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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,253.28, 219,770.52 and 87,631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,253.28, 219,770.52 and 87,631.28 is: 120,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,253.28 : 219,770.52 = 87,631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,253.28/219,770.52 = 87,631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,253.28x = 219,770.52 × 87,631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,253.28x = 19,258,771,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258,771,973.87/159,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,931.71

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