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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,442.89, 220,041.15 and 87,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,442.89, 220,041.15 and 87,822.90 is: 121,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,442.89 : 220,041.15 = 87,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,442.89/220,041.15 = 87,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,442.89x = 220,041.15 × 87,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,442.89x = 19,324,651,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,651,912.34/159,442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,201.09

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