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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,652.22, 220,315.34 and 88,032.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,652.22, 220,315.34 and 88,032.22 is: 121,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,652.22 : 220,315.34 = 88,032.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,652.22/220,315.34 = 88,032.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,652.22x = 220,315.34 × 88,032.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,652.22x = 19,394,848,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,848,149.55/159,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,481.86

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