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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,577.12, 220,135.52 and 121,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,577.12, 220,135.52 and 121,785.76 is: 168,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,577.12 : 220,135.52 = 121,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,577.12/220,135.52 = 121,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,577.12x = 220,135.52 × 121,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,577.12x = 26,809,371,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,809,371,606.20/159,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,002.60

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