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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,488.62, 220,126.16 and 91,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,488.62, 220,126.16 and 91,551.52 is: 126,359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,488.62 : 220,126.16 = 91,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,488.62/220,126.16 = 91,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,488.62x = 220,126.16 × 91,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,488.62x = 20,152,884,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,884,218.33/159,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,359.39

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