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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,653.72, 220,317.41 and 88,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,653.72, 220,317.41 and 88,033.72 is: 121,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,653.72 : 220,317.41 = 88,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,653.72/220,317.41 = 88,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,653.72x = 220,317.41 × 88,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,653.72x = 19,395,361,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,361,183.07/159,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,483.93

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