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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,442.84, 220,041.12 and 87,822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,442.84, 220,041.12 and 87,822.82 is: 121,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,442.84 : 220,041.12 = 87,822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,442.84/220,041.12 = 87,822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,442.84x = 220,041.12 × 87,822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,442.84x = 19,324,631,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,631,674.36/159,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,201.00

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