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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,265.28, 219,786.88 and 87,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,265.28, 219,786.88 and 87,652.48 is: 120,960.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,265.28 : 219,786.88 = 87,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,265.28/219,786.88 = 87,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,265.28x = 219,786.88 × 87,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,265.28x = 19,264,865,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264,865,103.46/159,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,960.86

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