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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,741.43, 220,441.94 and 88,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,741.43, 220,441.94 and 88,124.47 is: 121,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,741.43 : 220,441.94 = 88,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,741.43/220,441.94 = 88,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,741.43x = 220,441.94 × 88,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,741.43x = 19,426,328,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,328,136.54/159,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,611.08

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