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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,717.88, 220,421.60 and 92,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,717.88, 220,421.60 and 92,649.88 is: 127,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,717.88 : 220,421.60 = 92,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,717.88/220,421.60 = 92,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,717.88x = 220,421.60 × 92,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,717.88x = 20,422,034,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422,034,789.41/159,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,863.17

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