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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,652.26, 220,315.86 and 88,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,652.26, 220,315.86 and 88,031.04 is: 121,480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,652.26 : 220,315.86 = 88,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,652.26/220,315.86 = 88,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,652.26x = 220,315.86 × 88,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,652.26x = 19,394,634,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,634,284.29/159,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,480.49

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