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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,495.88, 220,108.28 and 98,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,495.88, 220,108.28 and 98,218.88 is: 135,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,495.88 : 220,108.28 = 98,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,495.88/220,108.28 = 98,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,495.88x = 220,108.28 × 98,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,495.88x = 21,618,788,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,788,740.33/159,495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,544.50

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