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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,545.76, 239,092.98 and 88,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,545.76, 239,092.98 and 88,499.70 is: 132,624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,545.76 : 239,092.98 = 88,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,545.76/239,092.98 = 88,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,545.76x = 239,092.98 × 88,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,545.76x = 21,159,657,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159,657,002.11/159,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,624.38

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