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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,279, 219,810.20 and 91,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,279, 219,810.20 and 91,308.86 is: 126,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,279 : 219,810.20 = 91,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,279/219,810.20 = 91,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,279x = 219,810.20 × 91,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,279x = 20,070,617,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,617,222.78/159,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,009.19

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