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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,981.57, 220,773.25 and 87,384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,981.57, 220,773.25 and 87,384.51 is: 120,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,981.57 : 220,773.25 = 87,384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,981.57/220,773.25 = 87,384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,981.57x = 220,773.25 × 87,384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,981.57x = 19,292,162,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292,162,272.36/159,981.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,589.90

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