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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,520.86, 220,143.83 and 91,550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,520.86, 220,143.83 and 91,550.25 is: 126,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,520.86 : 220,143.83 = 91,550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,520.86/220,143.83 = 91,550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,520.86x = 220,143.83 × 91,550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,520.86x = 20,154,222,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,222,214.71/159,520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,342.24

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