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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,537.88, 220,159.45 and 86,941.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,537.88, 220,159.45 and 86,941.42 is: 119,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,537.88 : 220,159.45 = 86,941.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,537.88/220,159.45 = 86,941.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,537.88x = 220,159.45 × 86,941.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,537.88x = 19,140,975,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,975,209.42/159,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,977.62

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