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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,455.98, 220,048.23 and 87,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,455.98, 220,048.23 and 87,834.34 is: 121,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,455.98 : 220,048.23 = 87,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,455.98/220,048.23 = 87,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,455.98x = 220,048.23 × 87,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,455.98x = 19,327,791,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327,791,050.22/159,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,210.83

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