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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,607.87, 220,259.54 and 87,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,607.87, 220,259.54 and 87,986.32 is: 121,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,607.87 : 220,259.54 = 87,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,607.87/220,259.54 = 87,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,607.87x = 220,259.54 × 87,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,607.87x = 19,379,826,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379,826,369.49/159,607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,421.50

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