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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,627.68, 220,291.51 and 95,088.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,627.68, 220,291.51 and 95,088.11 is: 131,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,627.68 : 220,291.51 = 95,088.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,627.68/220,291.51 = 95,088.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,627.68x = 220,291.51 × 95,088.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,627.68x = 20,947,102,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,102,441.49/159,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,224.75

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