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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,389.73, 219,957.81 and 87,769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,389.73, 219,957.81 and 87,769.58 is: 121,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,389.73 : 219,957.81 = 87,769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,389.73/219,957.81 = 87,769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,389.73x = 219,957.81 × 87,769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,389.73x = 19,305,603,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305,603,172.49/159,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,122.00

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