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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,654.65, 220,320.41 and 88,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,654.65, 220,320.41 and 88,041.33 is: 121,495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,654.65 : 220,320.41 = 88,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,654.65/220,320.41 = 88,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,654.65x = 220,320.41 × 88,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,654.65x = 19,397,301,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397,301,482.34/159,654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,495.38

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