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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,694.56, 220,388.58 and 88,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,694.56, 220,388.58 and 88,074.72 is: 121,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,694.56 : 220,388.58 = 88,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,694.56/220,388.58 = 88,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,694.56x = 220,388.58 × 88,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,694.56x = 19,410,662,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410,662,474.70/159,694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,548.68

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