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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,547.34, 220,175.38 and 86,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,547.34, 220,175.38 and 86,950.26 is: 119,991.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,547.34 : 220,175.38 = 86,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,547.34/220,175.38 = 86,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,547.34x = 220,175.38 × 86,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,547.34x = 19,144,306,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,144,306,536.60/159,547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,991.39

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