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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,484.97, 220,086.68 and 86,888.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,484.97, 220,086.68 and 86,888.73 is: 119,905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,484.97 : 220,086.68 = 86,888.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,484.97/220,086.68 = 86,888.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,484.97x = 220,086.68 × 86,888.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,484.97x = 19,123,050,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123,050,855.35/159,484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,905.04

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