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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,256.38, 219,782.86 and 91,284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,256.38, 219,782.86 and 91,284.64 is: 125,977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,256.38 : 219,782.86 = 91,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,256.38/219,782.86 = 91,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,256.38x = 219,782.86 × 91,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,256.38x = 20,062,799,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,799,253.27/159,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,977.99

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