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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,432.16, 220,016.64 and 87,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,432.16, 220,016.64 and 87,812.32 is: 121,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,432.16 : 220,016.64 = 87,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,432.16/220,016.64 = 87,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,432.16x = 220,016.64 × 87,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,432.16x = 19,320,171,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,171,597.00/159,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,181.14

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