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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,651.27, 220,350.69 and 91,714.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,651.27, 220,350.69 and 91,714.83 is: 126,584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,651.27 : 220,350.69 = 91,714.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,651.27/220,350.69 = 91,714.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,651.27x = 220,350.69 × 91,714.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,651.27x = 20,209,426,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,426,073.73/159,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,584.81

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