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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,647.92, 220,313.74 and 88,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,647.92, 220,313.74 and 88,029.08 is: 121,479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,647.92 : 220,313.74 = 88,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,647.92/220,313.74 = 88,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,647.92x = 220,313.74 × 88,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,647.92x = 19,394,015,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,015,843.56/159,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,479.92

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