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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,299.74, 219,833.69 and 87,679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,299.74, 219,833.69 and 87,679.25 is: 120,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,299.74 : 219,833.69 = 87,679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,299.74/219,833.69 = 87,679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,299.74x = 219,833.69 × 87,679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,299.74x = 19,274,851,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,274,851,964.76/159,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,997.39

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