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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,521.80, 220,149.76 and 87,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,521.80, 220,149.76 and 87,901.74 is: 121,309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,521.80 : 220,149.76 = 87,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,521.80/220,149.76 = 87,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,521.80x = 220,149.76 × 87,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,521.80x = 19,351,546,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,546,964.58/159,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,309.73

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