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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,652.96, 220,320.64 and 88,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,652.96, 220,320.64 and 88,034.08 is: 121,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,652.96 : 220,320.64 = 88,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,652.96/220,320.64 = 88,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,652.96x = 220,320.64 × 88,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,652.96x = 19,395,724,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,724,847.41/159,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,486.79

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