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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,619.56, 220,276.52 and 88,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,619.56, 220,276.52 and 88,002.15 is: 121,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,619.56 : 220,276.52 = 88,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,619.56/220,276.52 = 88,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,619.56x = 220,276.52 × 88,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,619.56x = 19,384,807,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,807,354.52/159,619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,443.81

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