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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,419.97, 220,001.13 and 87,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,419.97, 220,001.13 and 87,802.20 is: 121,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,419.97 : 220,001.13 = 87,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,419.97/220,001.13 = 87,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,419.97x = 220,001.13 × 87,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,419.97x = 19,316,583,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316,583,216.49/159,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,167.90

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