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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,536.74, 220,007.19 and 104,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,536.74, 220,007.19 and 104,991.34 is: 144,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,536.74 : 220,007.19 = 104,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,536.74/220,007.19 = 104,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,536.74x = 220,007.19 × 104,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,536.74x = 23,098,849,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,098,849,687.73/159,536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,787.02

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