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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,469.98, 220,067.55 and 87,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,469.98, 220,067.55 and 87,848.34 is: 121,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,469.98 : 220,067.55 = 87,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,469.98/220,067.55 = 87,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,469.98x = 220,067.55 × 87,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,469.98x = 19,332,568,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,568,955.37/159,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,230.15

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