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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,738.67, 220,431.94 and 91,707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,738.67, 220,431.94 and 91,707.77 is: 126,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,738.67 : 220,431.94 = 91,707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,738.67/220,431.94 = 91,707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,738.67x = 220,431.94 × 91,707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,738.67x = 20,215,320,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215,320,666.65/159,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,552.45

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