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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,259.62, 219,787.35 and 91,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,259.62, 219,787.35 and 91,287.90 is: 125,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,259.62 : 219,787.35 = 91,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,259.62/219,787.35 = 91,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,259.62x = 219,787.35 × 91,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,259.62x = 20,063,925,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,925,628.07/159,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,982.50

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