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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,624.48, 220,294.91 and 88,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,624.48, 220,294.91 and 88,011.30 is: 121,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,624.48 : 220,294.91 = 88,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,624.48/220,294.91 = 88,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,624.48x = 220,294.91 × 88,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,624.48x = 19,388,441,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388,441,412.48/159,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,462.83

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