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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,660.06, 220,321.83 and 99,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,660.06, 220,321.83 and 99,229.15 is: 136,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,660.06 : 220,321.83 = 99,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,660.06/220,321.83 = 99,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,660.06x = 220,321.83 × 99,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,660.06x = 21,862,347,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862,347,917.34/159,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,930.60

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