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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,621.74, 220,279.48 and 88,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,621.74, 220,279.48 and 88,004.32 is: 121,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,621.74 : 220,279.48 = 88,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,621.74/220,279.48 = 88,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,621.74x = 220,279.48 × 88,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,621.74x = 19,385,544,745.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385,544,745.96/159,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,446.77

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