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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,597.81, 220,246.51 and 87,980.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,597.81, 220,246.51 and 87,980.39 is: 121,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,597.81 : 220,246.51 = 87,980.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,597.81/220,246.51 = 87,980.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,597.81x = 220,246.51 × 87,980.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,597.81x = 19,377,373,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,373,454.20/159,597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,413.78

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