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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,535.51, 220,156.17 and 86,939.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,535.51, 220,156.17 and 86,939.05 is: 119,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,535.51 : 220,156.17 = 86,939.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,535.51/220,156.17 = 86,939.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,535.51x = 220,156.17 × 86,939.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,535.51x = 19,140,167,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,167,721.05/159,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,974.34

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