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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,481.07, 220,093.81 and 87,861.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,481.07, 220,093.81 and 87,861.07 is: 121,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,481.07 : 220,093.81 = 87,861.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,481.07/220,093.81 = 87,861.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,481.07x = 220,093.81 × 87,861.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,481.07x = 19,337,677,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,677,702.44/159,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,253.75

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