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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,454.98, 220,046.85 and 87,833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,454.98, 220,046.85 and 87,833.34 is: 121,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,454.98 : 220,046.85 = 87,833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,454.98/220,046.85 = 87,833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,454.98x = 220,046.85 × 87,833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,454.98x = 19,327,449,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327,449,791.98/159,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,209.45

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