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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,257.66, 219,770.06 and 87,630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,257.66, 219,770.06 and 87,630.98 is: 120,927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,257.66 : 219,770.06 = 87,630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,257.66/219,770.06 = 87,630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,257.66x = 219,770.06 × 87,630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,257.66x = 19,258,664,195.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258,664,195.45/159,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,927.71

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