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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,588.96, 220,244.04 and 91,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,588.96, 220,244.04 and 91,617 is: 126,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,588.96 : 220,244.04 = 91,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,588.96/220,244.04 = 91,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,588.96x = 220,244.04 × 91,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,588.96x = 20,178,098,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178,098,212.68/159,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,437.93

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