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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,646.92, 220,312.36 and 88,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,646.92, 220,312.36 and 88,028.08 is: 121,478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,646.92 : 220,312.36 = 88,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,646.92/220,312.36 = 88,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,646.92x = 220,312.36 × 88,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,646.92x = 19,393,674,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,674,051.07/159,646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,478.54

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