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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,498.56, 220,113 and 91,527.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,498.56, 220,113 and 91,527.98 is: 126,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,498.56 : 220,113 = 91,527.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,498.56/220,113 = 91,527.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,498.56x = 220,113 × 91,527.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,498.56x = 20,146,498,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,498,261.74/159,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,311.47

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