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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,451.48, 220,042.02 and 87,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,451.48, 220,042.02 and 87,829.84 is: 121,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,451.48 : 220,042.02 = 87,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,451.48/220,042.02 = 87,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,451.48x = 220,042.02 × 87,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,451.48x = 19,326,255,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,255,409.88/159,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,204.62

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