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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,605.92, 220,257.65 and 87,988.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,605.92, 220,257.65 and 87,988.51 is: 121,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,605.92 : 220,257.65 = 87,988.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,605.92/220,257.65 = 87,988.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,605.92x = 220,257.65 × 87,988.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,605.92x = 19,380,142,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380,142,439.60/159,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,424.96

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