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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,498.82, 220,108.98 and 87,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,498.82, 220,108.98 and 87,877.30 is: 121,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,498.82 : 220,108.98 = 87,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,498.82/220,108.98 = 87,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,498.82x = 220,108.98 × 87,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,498.82x = 19,342,582,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,582,868.15/159,498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,271.01

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