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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,587.03, 220,168.30 and 91,579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,587.03, 220,168.30 and 91,579.43 is: 126,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,587.03 : 220,168.30 = 91,579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,587.03/220,168.30 = 91,579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,587.03x = 220,168.30 × 91,579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,587.03x = 20,162,887,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,887,418.07/159,587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,344.15

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