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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,502.24, 220,107.90 and 87,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,502.24, 220,107.90 and 87,882.04 is: 121,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,502.24 : 220,107.90 = 87,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,502.24/220,107.90 = 87,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,502.24x = 220,107.90 × 87,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,502.24x = 19,343,531,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,531,272.12/159,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,274.35

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