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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,423.31, 220,014.12 and 87,803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,423.31, 220,014.12 and 87,803.31 is: 121,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,423.31 : 220,014.12 = 87,803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,423.31/220,014.12 = 87,803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,423.31x = 220,014.12 × 87,803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,423.31x = 19,317,967,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,967,982.74/159,423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,174.05

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