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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,697.98, 220,384.26 and 88,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,697.98, 220,384.26 and 88,079.94 is: 121,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,697.98 : 220,384.26 = 88,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,697.98/220,384.26 = 88,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,697.98x = 220,384.26 × 88,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,697.98x = 19,411,432,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411,432,397.74/159,697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,550.89

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