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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,613.06, 220,267.53 and 87,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,613.06, 220,267.53 and 87,995.65 is: 121,434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,613.06 : 220,267.53 = 87,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,613.06/220,267.53 = 87,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,613.06x = 220,267.53 × 87,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,613.06x = 19,382,583,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382,583,554.08/159,613.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,434.82

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