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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,865.84, 220,617.57 and 87,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,865.84, 220,617.57 and 87,272.48 is: 120,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,865.84 : 220,617.57 = 87,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,865.84/220,617.57 = 87,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,865.84x = 220,617.57 × 87,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,865.84x = 19,253,842,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253,842,465.47/159,865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,437.50

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