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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,975.66, 220,767.39 and 87,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,975.66, 220,767.39 and 87,376.62 is: 120,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,975.66 : 220,767.39 = 87,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,975.66/220,767.39 = 87,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,975.66x = 220,767.39 × 87,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,975.66x = 19,289,908,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,908,344.42/159,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,580.27

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