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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,520.62, 220,143.08 and 87,905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,520.62, 220,143.08 and 87,905.25 is: 121,311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,520.62 : 220,143.08 = 87,905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,520.62/220,143.08 = 87,905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,520.62x = 220,143.08 × 87,905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,520.62x = 19,351,732,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,732,483.17/159,520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,311.79

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