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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,615.72, 220,279.05 and 91,632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,615.72, 220,279.05 and 91,632.83 is: 126,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,615.72 : 220,279.05 = 91,632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,615.72/220,279.05 = 91,632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,615.72x = 220,279.05 × 91,632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,615.72x = 20,184,791,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,184,791,639.82/159,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,458.67

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