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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,552.09, 220,177.55 and 87,932.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,552.09, 220,177.55 and 87,932.09 is: 121,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,552.09 : 220,177.55 = 87,932.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,552.09/220,177.55 = 87,932.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,552.09x = 220,177.55 × 87,932.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,552.09x = 19,360,670,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,360,670,602.03/159,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,343.89

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