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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,436.26, 220,013.72 and 99,005.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,436.26, 220,013.72 and 99,005.61 is: 136,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,436.26 : 220,013.72 = 99,005.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,436.26/220,013.72 = 99,005.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,436.26x = 220,013.72 × 99,005.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,436.26x = 21,782,591,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,591,704.41/159,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,622.57

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