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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,494.88, 220,106.90 and 98,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,494.88, 220,106.90 and 98,217.88 is: 135,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,494.88 : 220,106.90 = 98,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,494.88/220,106.90 = 98,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,494.88x = 220,106.90 × 98,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,494.88x = 21,618,431,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,431,868.07/159,494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,543.11

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