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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,565.04, 220,196.88 and 86,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,565.04, 220,196.88 and 86,968.64 is: 120,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,565.04 : 220,196.88 = 86,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,565.04/220,196.88 = 86,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,565.04x = 220,196.88 × 86,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,565.04x = 19,150,222,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,150,222,497.73/159,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,015.15

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