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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,486.31, 220,045.44 and 94,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,486.31, 220,045.44 and 94,901.57 is: 130,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,486.31 : 220,045.44 = 94,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,486.31/220,045.44 = 94,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,486.31x = 220,045.44 × 94,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,486.31x = 20,882,657,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,657,727.34/159,486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,936.99

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