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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,579.72, 220,221.49 and 87,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,579.72, 220,221.49 and 87,962.30 is: 121,388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,579.72 : 220,221.49 = 87,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,579.72/220,221.49 = 87,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,579.72x = 220,221.49 × 87,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,579.72x = 19,371,188,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,188,769.83/159,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,388.79

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