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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,632.26, 220,294.22 and 88,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,632.26, 220,294.22 and 88,014.84 is: 121,461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,632.26 : 220,294.22 = 88,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,632.26/220,294.22 = 88,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,632.26x = 220,294.22 × 88,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,632.26x = 19,389,160,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389,160,526.22/159,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,461.42

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