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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,535.88, 220,156.69 and 86,939.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,535.88, 220,156.69 and 86,939.42 is: 119,974.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,535.88 : 220,156.69 = 86,939.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,535.88/220,156.69 = 86,939.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,535.88x = 220,156.69 × 86,939.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,535.88x = 19,140,295,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,295,270.76/159,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,974.86

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