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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,486.87, 220,101.84 and 87,866.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,486.87, 220,101.84 and 87,866.91 is: 121,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,486.87 : 220,101.84 = 87,866.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,486.87/220,101.84 = 87,866.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,486.87x = 220,101.84 × 87,866.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,486.87x = 19,339,668,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339,668,566.11/159,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,261.82

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