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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,713, 220,404.96 and 88,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,713, 220,404.96 and 88,094.96 is: 121,571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,713 : 220,404.96 = 88,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,713/220,404.96 = 88,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,713x = 220,404.96 × 88,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,713x = 19,416,566,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,566,135.00/159,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,571.61

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