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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,270.77, 219,788.87 and 87,650.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,270.77, 219,788.87 and 87,650.69 is: 120,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,270.77 : 219,788.87 = 87,650.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,270.77/219,788.87 = 87,650.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,270.77x = 219,788.87 × 87,650.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,270.77x = 19,264,645,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264,645,671.57/159,270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,955.31

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