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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,324.87, 219,873.27 and 86,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,324.87, 219,873.27 and 86,732.59 is: 119,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,324.87 : 219,873.27 = 86,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,324.87/219,873.27 = 86,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,324.87x = 219,873.27 × 86,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,324.87x = 19,070,178,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,178,178.87/159,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,693.67

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