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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,431.74, 220,005.69 and 87,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,431.74, 220,005.69 and 87,811.75 is: 121,174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,431.74 : 220,005.69 = 87,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,431.74/220,005.69 = 87,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,431.74x = 220,005.69 × 87,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,431.74x = 19,319,084,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,319,084,648.86/159,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,174.65

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