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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,363.72, 219,931.02 and 87,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,363.72, 219,931.02 and 87,759 is: 121,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,363.72 : 219,931.02 = 87,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,363.72/219,931.02 = 87,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,363.72x = 219,931.02 × 87,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,363.72x = 19,300,926,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300,926,384.18/159,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,112.42

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