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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,608.99, 220,261.88 and 87,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,608.99, 220,261.88 and 87,991.58 is: 121,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,608.99 : 220,261.88 = 87,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,608.99/220,261.88 = 87,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,608.99x = 220,261.88 × 87,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,608.99x = 19,381,191,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381,191,605.60/159,608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,429.20

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