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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,706, 220,395.28 and 88,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,706, 220,395.28 and 88,087.92 is: 121,561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,706 : 220,395.28 = 88,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,706/220,395.28 = 88,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,706x = 220,395.28 × 88,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,706x = 19,414,161,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414,161,793.02/159,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,561.88

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