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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,618.56, 220,275.14 and 88,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,618.56, 220,275.14 and 88,001.15 is: 121,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,618.56 : 220,275.14 = 88,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,618.56/220,275.14 = 88,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,618.56x = 220,275.14 × 88,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,618.56x = 19,384,464,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,464,095.03/159,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,442.42

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