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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,433.03, 220,017.81 and 86,836.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,433.03, 220,017.81 and 86,836.21 is: 119,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,433.03 : 220,017.81 = 86,836.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,433.03/220,017.81 = 86,836.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,433.03x = 220,017.81 × 86,836.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,433.03x = 19,105,512,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105,512,121.45/159,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,834.09

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