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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,730.63, 220,428.89 and 88,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,730.63, 220,428.89 and 88,109.62 is: 121,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,730.63 : 220,428.89 = 88,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,730.63/220,428.89 = 88,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,730.63x = 220,428.89 × 88,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,730.63x = 19,421,905,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,905,294.37/159,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,591.62

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