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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,662.37, 220,326.57 and 91,632.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,662.37, 220,326.57 and 91,632.09 is: 126,447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,662.37 : 220,326.57 = 91,632.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,662.37/220,326.57 = 91,632.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,662.37x = 220,326.57 × 91,632.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,662.37x = 20,188,984,091.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,984,091.63/159,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,447.98

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