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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,644.80, 220,311.36 and 88,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,644.80, 220,311.36 and 88,027.36 is: 121,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,644.80 : 220,311.36 = 88,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,644.80/220,311.36 = 88,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,644.80x = 220,311.36 × 88,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,644.80x = 19,393,427,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,427,398.81/159,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,478.60

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