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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,726.52, 220,435.59 and 88,120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,726.52, 220,435.59 and 88,120.90 is: 121,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,726.52 : 220,435.59 = 88,120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,726.52/220,435.59 = 88,120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,726.52x = 220,435.59 × 88,120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,726.52x = 19,424,982,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424,982,582.83/159,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,614.01

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