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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,544.36, 220,172.72 and 87,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,544.36, 220,172.72 and 87,926.96 is: 121,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,544.36 : 220,172.72 = 87,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,544.36/220,172.72 = 87,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,544.36x = 220,172.72 × 87,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,544.36x = 19,359,117,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,117,944.53/159,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,340.03

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