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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,611.73, 220,275.11 and 97,548.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,611.73, 220,275.11 and 97,548.89 is: 134,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,611.73 : 220,275.11 = 97,548.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,611.73/220,275.11 = 97,548.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,611.73x = 220,275.11 × 97,548.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,611.73x = 21,487,592,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487,592,475.13/159,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,624.14

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