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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,607, 220,258.32 and 87,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,607, 220,258.32 and 87,985.44 is: 121,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,607 : 220,258.32 = 87,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,607/220,258.32 = 87,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,607x = 220,258.32 × 87,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,607x = 19,379,525,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379,525,198.86/159,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,420.27

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