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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,435.16, 220,030.49 and 87,815.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,435.16, 220,030.49 and 87,815.16 is: 121,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,435.16 : 220,030.49 = 87,815.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,435.16/220,030.49 = 87,815.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,435.16x = 220,030.49 × 87,815.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,435.16x = 19,322,012,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,322,012,684.23/159,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,190.41

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