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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,650.73, 220,313.79 and 88,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,650.73, 220,313.79 and 88,029.54 is: 121,478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,650.73 : 220,313.79 = 88,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,650.73/220,313.79 = 88,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,650.73x = 220,313.79 × 88,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,650.73x = 19,394,121,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,121,589.36/159,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,478.44

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