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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,280, 219,811.58 and 91,309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,280, 219,811.58 and 91,309.86 is: 126,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,280 : 219,811.58 = 91,309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,280/219,811.58 = 91,309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,280x = 219,811.58 × 91,309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,280x = 20,070,964,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,964,596.18/159,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,010.58

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