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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,546.08, 220,173.59 and 87,926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,546.08, 220,173.59 and 87,926.10 is: 121,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,546.08 : 220,173.59 = 87,926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,546.08/220,173.59 = 87,926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,546.08x = 220,173.59 × 87,926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,546.08x = 19,359,003,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,003,551.20/159,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,338.01

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