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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,500.56, 220,115.76 and 91,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,500.56, 220,115.76 and 91,530 is: 126,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,500.56 : 220,115.76 = 91,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,500.56/220,115.76 = 91,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,500.56x = 220,115.76 × 91,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,500.56x = 20,147,195,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147,195,512.80/159,500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,314.26

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