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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,623.82, 220,282.35 and 88,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,623.82, 220,282.35 and 88,006.38 is: 121,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,623.82 : 220,282.35 = 88,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,623.82/220,282.35 = 88,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,623.82x = 220,282.35 × 88,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,623.82x = 19,386,252,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,252,201.39/159,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,449.62

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