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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,524.37, 220,143.69 and 86,926.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,524.37, 220,143.69 and 86,926.77 is: 119,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,524.37 : 220,143.69 = 86,926.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,524.37/220,143.69 = 86,926.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,524.37x = 220,143.69 × 86,926.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,524.37x = 19,136,379,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,136,379,907.58/159,524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,958.97

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