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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,711.98, 220,403.58 and 88,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,711.98, 220,403.58 and 88,093.94 is: 121,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,711.98 : 220,403.58 = 88,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,711.98/220,403.58 = 88,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,711.98x = 220,403.58 × 88,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,711.98x = 19,416,219,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,219,752.31/159,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,570.22

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