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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,376.44, 219,944.94 and 87,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,376.44, 219,944.94 and 87,761.40 is: 121,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,376.44 : 219,944.94 = 87,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,376.44/219,944.94 = 87,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,376.44x = 219,944.94 × 87,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,376.44x = 19,302,675,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302,675,857.32/159,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,113.73

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