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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,646.80, 220,314.12 and 88,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,646.80, 220,314.12 and 88,029.36 is: 121,481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,646.80 : 220,314.12 = 88,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,646.80/220,314.12 = 88,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,646.80x = 220,314.12 × 88,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,646.80x = 19,394,110,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,110,982.56/159,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,481.36

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