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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,654.72, 220,318.79 and 88,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,654.72, 220,318.79 and 88,034.72 is: 121,485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,654.72 : 220,318.79 = 88,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,654.72/220,318.79 = 88,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,654.72x = 220,318.79 × 88,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,654.72x = 19,395,702,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,702,988.39/159,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,485.31

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