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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,677.28, 220,097.65 and 116,588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,677.28, 220,097.65 and 116,588.45 is: 160,704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,677.28 : 220,097.65 = 116,588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,677.28/220,097.65 = 116,588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,677.28x = 220,097.65 × 116,588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,677.28x = 25,660,843,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,843,862.14/159,677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,704.41

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