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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,666.64, 220,334.92 and 88,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,666.64, 220,334.92 and 88,049.68 is: 121,505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,666.64 : 220,334.92 = 88,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,666.64/220,334.92 = 88,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,666.64x = 220,334.92 × 88,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,666.64x = 19,400,419,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400,419,198.83/159,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,505.78

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