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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,281.83, 219,783.74 and 91,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,281.83, 219,783.74 and 91,285.70 is: 125,959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,281.83 : 219,783.74 = 91,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,281.83/219,783.74 = 91,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,281.83x = 219,783.74 × 91,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,281.83x = 20,063,112,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,112,647.55/159,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,959.83

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