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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,450.98, 220,041.33 and 87,829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,450.98, 220,041.33 and 87,829.34 is: 121,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,450.98 : 220,041.33 = 87,829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,450.98/220,041.33 = 87,829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,450.98x = 220,041.33 × 87,829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,450.98x = 19,326,084,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,084,786.62/159,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,203.93

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