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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,499.56, 220,114.38 and 91,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,499.56, 220,114.38 and 91,529 is: 126,312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,499.56 : 220,114.38 = 91,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,499.56/220,114.38 = 91,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,499.56x = 220,114.38 × 91,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,499.56x = 20,146,849,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,849,087.02/159,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,312.88

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