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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,700.98, 220,388.40 and 88,082.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,700.98, 220,388.40 and 88,082.94 is: 121,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,700.98 : 220,388.40 = 88,082.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,700.98/220,388.40 = 88,082.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,700.98x = 220,388.40 × 88,082.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,700.98x = 19,412,458,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412,458,213.90/159,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,555.04

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