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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,628.80, 220,289.28 and 88,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,628.80, 220,289.28 and 88,011.60 is: 121,456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,628.80 : 220,289.28 = 88,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,628.80/220,289.28 = 88,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,628.80x = 220,289.28 × 88,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,628.80x = 19,388,011,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388,011,995.65/159,628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,456.85

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