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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,642.56, 220,297.11 and 91,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,642.56, 220,297.11 and 91,644.68 is: 126,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,642.56 : 220,297.11 = 91,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,642.56/220,297.11 = 91,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,642.56x = 220,297.11 × 91,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,642.56x = 20,189,058,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,058,150.87/159,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,464.13

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