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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,425.98, 220,017.81 and 87,805.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,425.98, 220,017.81 and 87,805.99 is: 121,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,425.98 : 220,017.81 = 87,805.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,425.98/220,017.81 = 87,805.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,425.98x = 220,017.81 × 87,805.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,425.98x = 19,318,881,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318,881,624.68/159,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,177.75

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