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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,282.96, 219,785.28 and 91,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,282.96, 219,785.28 and 91,286.84 is: 125,961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,282.96 : 219,785.28 = 91,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,282.96/219,785.28 = 91,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,282.96x = 219,785.28 × 91,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,282.96x = 20,063,502,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,502,590.79/159,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,961.39

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