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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,630.49, 220,291.58 and 88,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,630.49, 220,291.58 and 88,013.08 is: 121,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,630.49 : 220,291.58 = 88,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,630.49/220,291.58 = 88,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,630.49x = 220,291.58 × 88,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,630.49x = 19,388,540,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388,540,453.87/159,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,458.88

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