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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,419.34, 220,007.93 and 91,435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,419.34, 220,007.93 and 91,435.83 is: 126,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,419.34 : 220,007.93 = 91,435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,419.34/220,007.93 = 91,435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,419.34x = 220,007.93 × 91,435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,419.34x = 20,116,607,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116,607,228.95/159,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,186.74

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