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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,468.98, 220,066.17 and 87,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,468.98, 220,066.17 and 87,847.34 is: 121,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,468.98 : 220,066.17 = 87,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,468.98/220,066.17 = 87,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,468.98x = 220,066.17 × 87,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,468.98x = 19,332,227,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,227,658.49/159,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,228.77

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